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Wildfire Pods for Unimogs

MERSEYSIDE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

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14 Apr 2026 at 16:04

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Summary of the contracting process

The Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority has completed a selective procurement process for the design, build, and supply of wildfire demountable pods for Unimogs, classified under vehicle bodies. This contract was awarded on 31st March 2026, with the period spanning from 14th April 2026 to 13th April 2027. The procurement was initiated as a call-off from a framework agreement, catering to the goods industry category in England, United Kingdom. The authority, located in Liverpool, was represented by Martin Roberts who managed the contract valued at £335,100 GBP.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in vehicle body design and manufacturing, particularly those capable of producing demountable pods. Companies that are ideally suited to compete include small and medium enterprises, due to the procurement’s suitability indications. The collaboration with Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority can foster strategic partnerships and expand business into the public sector market in the UK, giving companies exposure to future procurements and establishing their presence in the emergency service vehicle industry segment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Wildfire Pods for Unimogs

Notice Description

Design, build and supply wildfire demountable pods for Unimogs

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-995941c4-bfac-414e-a4de-23fd4ac54fd1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f711310a-e229-470b-b3e5-1d388333d5e2
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34210000 - Vehicle bodies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£335,100 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£335,100 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
13 Apr 2026 - 13 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MERSEYSIDE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L30 4YD
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Netherton and Orrell
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LLOYD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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