Planning

Market Sounding Exercise (4F Services) - FRS Incident Command Vehicles

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

05 Dec 2023 at 19:11

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Sussex County Council is planning a Market Sounding Exercise for the procurement of 5 new Incident Command Vehicles across four Fire and Rescue Services. The tender, titled "Market Sounding Exercise (4F Services) - FRS Incident Command Vehicles," is classified under Audio-visual equipment and additional relevant categories. The planned tender is in the early stages, with an intended publication in mid-2024 and completion of the award process the same year. Interested businesses are invited to participate in the market sounding exercise by submitting responses before the deadline on 26 January 2024.

This tender by the West Sussex County Council presents an opportunity for businesses involved in providing vehicles for emergency services, fleet management services, and vehicle bodies to expand their market presence. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are specifically encouraged to participate. Businesses located in the South East region of the United Kingdom, particularly those with expertise in emergency service vehicles, are well-suited to compete for this procurement opportunity. The Council aims to finalise specifications and service requirements through the market sounding exercise to facilitate a competitive and transparent procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Market Sounding Exercise (4F Services) - FRS Incident Command Vehicles

Notice Description

This is not a call for competition The requirement The purpose of this early market engagement is to introduce to prospective suppliers the scope, need, vehicle and IT requirements of a proposed procurement of 5 new Incident Command Vehicles across four Fire and Rescue Services (known as 4F). They are: i. East Sussex Fire Authority ii. Kent and Medway Fire and Rescue Authority iii. Surrey Fire and Rescue Service (Surrey County Council) iv. West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service (West Sussex County Council) The draft requirements are described further in the market sounding exercise document attached below. Timescales The West Sussex County Council (on behalf of the 4F) intends to publish the tender for these vehicles in mid 2024 with the award and contracting process to be completed later the same calendar year. Market sounding exercise The Council is publishing a market sounding exercise alongside this Notice to gain some insight into market capability and capacity. Responses to these questions will help to finalise the specification and service requirements. You are kindly asked to review and respond no later than 12:00 on 26 January 2024. Completed documents can be uploaded on the Council's e-sourcing portal https://atamis-7669.my.site.com/s/Welcome. The project ref is C17588. Once logged in, the project can be found under 'Find Opportunities' from the main home page. Once you have registered an interest, the project and documents can be viewed in full under 'My Proposals and Quotes'. Please note a draft Vehicle and IT specification is also included on the portal for further context.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35ffb372-74e4-41c3-81ac-3825fea5fa13
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

32321200 - Audio-visual equipment

34144200 - Vehicles for the emergency services

34200000 - Vehicle bodies, trailers or semi-trailers

50111100 - Vehicle-fleet management services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Dec 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Jan 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
James Skilling
Contact Email
james.skilling@westsussex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHICHESTER
Postcode
PO19 1RG
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Chichester Central
Westminster Constituency
Chichester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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