Award

Defence Fire and Rescue Project (DFRP)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

07 Aug 2019 at 14:26

Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Fire and Rescue Project (DFRP), initiated by the Ministry of Defence, is focused on the provision of firefighting vehicles and related services. This procurement is currently in the award stage, having been officially awarded on 18th July 2019. The contract is substantial, valued at £525,744,135, with a contractual period spanning from 1st August 2019 to 31st July 2031. Delivery is expected across various locations, including the United Kingdom and other British Overseas Territories, and procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a competitive dialogue above threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in firefighting equipment, vehicles, and safety services, particularly larger enterprises equipped to handle high-value contracts. Companies involved in manufacturing firefighting vehicles, safety equipment, or providing fire-brigade services would find this contract highly relevant. With the substantial duration of the contract lasting over a decade, successful suppliers can establish a long-term partnership with the Ministry of Defence, fostering business growth and stability within the industry.

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Notice Title

Defence Fire and Rescue Project (DFRP)

Notice Description

Contract Award Notice for the Defence Fire and Rescue Service

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b07448a-d839-4c31-9eb2-f2cba2b76587
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive dialogue (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

34144210 - Firefighting vehicles

34913700 - Firefighting vehicle ladders

35110000 - Firefighting, rescue and safety equipment

75251000 - Fire-brigade services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£525,744,135 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£525,744,135 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Sep 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jul 20196 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2019 - 31 Jul 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Donna Sudgen
Contact Email
donna.sugden100@mod.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ANDOVER
Postcode
SP11 8HT
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Andover Millway
Westminster Constituency
North West Hampshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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