Planning

PRELIMINARY MARKET ENGAGEMENT - DS478-24 NFCC Emergency Response Vehicles

DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

17 Dec 2024 at 12:26

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

11 Nov 2024 at 08:33

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service is initiating a preliminary market engagement for the procurement of NFCC Emergency Response Vehicles, specifically Pumping Appliances, Aerials, and Special Vehicles, under the tender ID DS478-24. This notice falls under the planning stage with a key engagement end date set for 17th March 2025. The procurement is targeted towards the emergency vehicles industry category and is aimed at bolstering the vehicle fleet for UK Fire and Rescue Services. The primary location for delivery is South West, United Kingdom, with a delivery postal code of EX3 0NW. This market engagement notice was first published on 11th November 2024 and has been most recently updated on 17th December 2024.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacture and supply of specialist and emergency vehicles. Companies that have expertise in delivering high-quality rescue vehicles and those that provide innovative solutions for emergency services will find this engagement particularly beneficial. The engagement process allows suppliers to influence the strategy, procurement, and ongoing management of future agreements, paving the way for long-term contracts and partnerships. The project is not a recurrent procurement type, making it an exclusive opportunity for well-suited businesses to secure a critical role in supporting the UK’s emergency response infrastructure.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PRELIMINARY MARKET ENGAGEMENT - DS478-24 NFCC Emergency Response Vehicles

Notice Description

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service is providing an opportunity for suppliers to engage and inform the strategy, procurement and ongoing management of a future NFCC agreement for Emergency Response Vehicles for UK Fire and Rescue Services (Pumping Appliances, Aerials and Special Vehicles). Additional information: For more information on the Preliminary Market Engagement, please visit out e-tendering portal at https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home This site is free to register. To locate the opportunity on the portal, please go to 'Tenders' and search 'DS478-24' or 'NFCC Emergency Response Vehicle'. For support on using the portal, please see the supplier guide located at https://bluelightcommercial.police.uk/media/2284/sell2bluelight-in-tend-full-supplier-guide.pdf Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c07f11b8-fc54-465c-a286-dd6f5625717a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/748a1220-2203-4418-b562-1d809186c6cb
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34114000 - Specialist vehicles

34114100 - Emergency vehicles

34114110 - Rescue vehicles

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Mar 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
-
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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