Planning

Supplier Consultation - Emergency Response Vehicles for UK Fire and Rescue Services

DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE

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Planning

19 Jan 2021 at 13:44

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Supplier Consultation - Emergency Response Vehicles for UK Fire and Rescue Services" is being conducted by the Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service, with the aim of replacing an existing framework agreement that expires in September 2021. This initiative falls within the industry category of specialist vehicles, particularly focusing on emergency response vehicles, including firefighting vehicles and fire engines. The current stage of the procurement is planning, with a key milestone of engagement ending on 3rd March 2021. Interested suppliers can participate in the consultation by submitting a questionnaire through the Bluelight e-tendering portal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of emergency response vehicles and related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would particularly benefit, as they are encouraged to engage in the consultation process, thereby allowing them to influence the future procurement strategy for the National Fire Chiefs Council. Companies specialising in vehicle conversion, firefighting equipment, and specialist vehicle production would be well-suited to compete in this procurement, ultimately aiding in the growth of their business within the public sector framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supplier Consultation - Emergency Response Vehicles for UK Fire and Rescue Services

Notice Description

In March 2017, Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service (on behalf of UK Fire and Rescue Services) awarded a Framework Agreement for Emergency Response Vehicles (Pumping Appliances, Aerials and Special Vehicles). The Framework Agreement is due to expire in September 2021. Suppliers are invited to complete and submit a Consultation Questionnaire as part of the pre-procurement for a replacement route to market. The purpose of the Consultation Questionnaire is to provide suppliers with the opportunity to inform the strategy, procurement and ongoing management of a future NFCC agreement for Emergency Response Vehicles for UK Fire and Rescue Services (Pumping Appliances, Aerials and Special Vehicles). Further information on the existing framework agreement, can be found on the NFCC website via this link: https://www.nationalfirechiefs.org.uk/NFCC-Emergency-Response-Vehicles The Supplier Consultation Process: The supplier consultation is being run via the Bluelight e-tendering portal (EU Supply). Suppliers are able to access the Supplier Consultation Questionnaire via the following link: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/supplier/publictenders?B=BLUELIGHT and by searching with the keywords 'Emergency Response Vehicles'. The supplier consultation should then appear for you to be able to accept the invitation. Upon your acceptance, you will automatically have access to the questionnaire within the 'Access Documents' section. Please note that you have to be registered within the e-tendering portal and logged in to be able to accept the invitation. Suppliers are able to register (registration is free of charge) via the following link: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyRegistration/RegisterCompany?OID=4&B=BLUELIGHT Completed questionnaires should be submitted via the messaging area of the e-tendering portal by the deadline.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38f25729-363a-405e-8d7a-70e5cbee3041
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

34114000 - Specialist vehicles

34144200 - Vehicles for the emergency services

34144210 - Firefighting vehicles

34144213 - Fire engines

50117000 - Vehicle conversion and reconditioning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Mar 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
Bridget Phillips
Contact Email
bphillips@dsfire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01392 872524

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX3 0NW
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
East Devon
Electoral Ward
Clyst Valley
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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