Award

Conversion Works for Rural Firefighting Vehicles

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE & MILTON KEYNES FIRE AUTHORITY

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02 Mar 2025 at 14:41

Summary of the contracting process

Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes Fire Authority has awarded the contract for conversion works to provide rural firefighting capabilities to Emergency One (UK) Ltd. This contract falls under the industry category of "Motor vehicle conversion services" and is valued at £138,900. The procurement process was competitive and conducted below the threshold for quotations. The award was made on 27 January 2025, with the contract period running from 5 February 2025 to 4 February 2026. The project location is Aylesbury, England, specifically at the Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service HQ, Stocklake.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in motor vehicle conversion services, specifically those capable of adapting base vehicles for firefighting purposes. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate due to the suitability criteria. Companies with experience in the automotive sector and those able to offer bespoke conversion services are well-suited to compete for such contracts, helping them to expand their market presence and expertise in this niche area of public sector procurement.

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Notice Title

Conversion Works for Rural Firefighting Vehicles

Notice Description

This is notification of award of contract following a below threshold quotation process for the conversion works to two base vehicles to provide rural firefighting capabilities.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7c9a3dec-86ea-4970-a27f-9b80ad947f18
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c95feb9f-cfa0-44f9-86da-9efd214dd0de
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50117100 - Motor vehicle conversion services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£138,900 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£138,900 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
5 Feb 2025 - 4 Feb 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE & MILTON KEYNES FIRE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
AYLESBURY
Postcode
HP20 1BD
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Aylesbury East
Westminster Constituency
Aylesbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EMERGENCY ONE (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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