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Prior Information Notice - Supply and Retrofit of Auxiliary Batteries

DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE

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Planning

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Award

18 Nov 2016 at 20:16

Planning

18 Nov 2016 at 20:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service is currently navigating the planning stage for a public procurement process titled "Prior Information Notice - Supply and Retrofit of Auxiliary Batteries." This project falls under the vehicle conversion and reconditioning services industry category, with an estimated contract value ranging from £90,000 to £400,000. Located in Exeter, England, the procurement process aims to appoint contractors to supply and retrofit auxiliary batteries for operational vehicles, specifically targeting a minimum of 40 Medium Rescue Pumping Appliances. The expected timeline suggests that the contract notice publication will take place in mid-August 2015, with indicative dates for on-site vehicle surveys from 24th to 28th August 2015.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in vehicle retrofitting, electrical systems, or automotive services. Suppliers, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with experience in working with emergency services or similar vehicle types, would be well-positioned to compete. The potential collaboration with other UK Fire and Rescue Services may further enhance the contract's scope, allowing capable contractors to extend their services and client base within a larger framework agreement.

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Notice Title

Prior Information Notice - Supply and Retrofit of Auxiliary Batteries

Notice Description

The intention of this notice is to inform potential bidders of the following planned procurement: Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service (DSFRS) intend to appoint a Contractor (or Contractors) to supply and retrofit auxiliary batteries to a number of their operational vehicles. The auxiliary batteries are required to support the communication equipment. The contract will be for the supply and retrofit of auxiliary batteries to Medium Rescue Pumping Appliances (MRP's) and may include a second phase of retrofits to Special Vehicles (Prime Movers, Rescue Tenders, Water Carriers, Operational Support vehicles etc.). DSFRS currently has 110 MRP's and 48 Special Vehicles within its fleet of vehicles (including national resilience vehicles). DSFRS does not intend to retrofit auxiliary batteries to all MRP's, only those with a remaining operational life that justifies the investment. Although not confirmed, it is likely that a minimum of 40 MRP's will require retrofitting. At this early stage, it is not known how many Special Vehicles would be retrofitted if DSFRS proceeded with the second phase. The advertised requirement may include the requirements of other collaborating UK Fire and Rescue Services, which would impact on the volumes and estimated contract value. The estimated value range is based on DSFRS only. The inclusion of other collaborating UK Fire and Rescue Services may result in a framework agreement being let by DSFRS. The requirement may be broken down into multiple lots (to be confirmed within the contract notice). The publication of this notice will allow DSFRS to shorten the EU open tender timescales to a minimum of 15 calendar days. This will be the minimum period between the date of the OJEU Contract Notice (the formal advert/call for competition) and the deadline for tenders to be submitted. The current timetable for this procurement suggests that the estimated date of publication of the contract notice will be week commencing 17.8.2015. Bidders will be invited to carry out on-site vehicle surveys to inform their bid submission -- The current timeslot assigned for these site visits is 24th-28th August 2015. Please note that these dates are indicative and may change. The tender process will be run electronically, via the EU Supply e-tendering portal (https://uk.eu-supply.com/ login.asp?B=BLUELIGHT). If you are interested in this future requirement, then it is recommended that you register yourself as a supplier within the portal. This notice is not being used as a call for competition. ***PLEASE NOTE THAT THE TIMESCALES FOR THIS PROCUREMENT HAVE SLIPPED BY AT LEAST ONE MONTH, THEREFORE THE INDICATIVE DATES PROVIDED WITHIN THE ORIGINAL NOTICE ARE NO LONGER ACCURATE*** Additional information: A Prior Information Notice has been published in the Official Journal of the European Union - A copy of the published PIN is provided as an attachment. The contract start date provided within this notice is the current date set for the start of the contract and is subject to change. The contract period has not yet been agreed; therefore the contract end date is not accurate.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8d17f447-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/413aeb27-4ccc-4275-a641-dec38e862cab
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

34114000 - Specialist vehicles

34144000 - Special-purpose motor vehicles

50117000 - Vehicle conversion and reconditioning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
16 Aug 2015Expired
Award Date
12 Jun 20169 years ago
Contract Period
12 Jun 2016 - 12 Jun 2020 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
East Devon
Electoral Ward
Clyst Valley
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HALLS ELECTRICAL

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