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Provision for purchase of a Kia Flexi Duty Officer (FDO) Car

ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE

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13 May 2026 at 16:05

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Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Berkshire Fire & Rescue Service has completed a procurement process titled "Provision for purchase of a Kia Flexi Duty Officer (FDO) Car," which falls under the industry category of emergency vehicles. This procurement, staged at the award phase and valued at £35,186.18, utilises a selective procurement method by way of a call-off from the CCS Framework RM6244 (Lot 2). The process encompasses the purchase of a vehicle and a necessary emergency service conversion from specialist suppliers. The procurement commenced on 1st April 2026 and will conclude on 28th February 2027, focusing on operational service in Reading, England, with delivery to postal code RG317SD.

The awarded contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in automotive supply and emergency vehicle conversion services. With procurement completed via a framework agreement, larger-scale enterprises like Fish Brothers Kia, along with SMEs such as Halls Electrical Ltd, are well-positioned to benefit from this and similar tenders. This procurement process not only supports the continuity of emergency response services but also encourages entries from businesses capable of providing specialist vehicle conversions meeting high operational standards. Thus, companies equipped with the necessary expertise and competitive pricing models can leverage such opportunities for further business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision for purchase of a Kia Flexi Duty Officer (FDO) Car

Notice Description

The Authority requires the purchase of a new Flexi Duty Officer (FDO) vehicle to support operational response and service delivery across the organisation. The vehicle will be used to enable rapid deployment, incident attendance, and the effective coordination of emergency response activities. The Authority has identified that the most cost-effective and compliant route for procurement is via CCS Framework RM6244 (Lot 2) from 29/11/22 - 28/11/2026. This route provides access to a significant cost saving, with a discount of approximately 24% in this case. Following this approach, KIA UK has been identified as the supplier for the provision of the vehicle via the CCS framework RM6244 (Lot 2) from 29/11/22 - 28/11/2026, based on their compliant offering and competitive pricing. In addition to the base vehicle purchase, there is a requirement to undertake a specialist emergency service conversion ("999 install") to ensure the vehicle is fully operational for On Call Officers. This includes the installation of grille/bumper, front & side screen blues, rear screen lamps, tailgate/ headlining/ boot, equipment isolation, centre console and dash area, mobile comms, backboard, control systems and harness & consumables. As KIA does not provide this conversion as part of a single supply arrangement, a separate specialist supplier is required to complete the installation. The Authority has obtained quotation from Halls Electrical based in Swindon for similar conversions and has found them to provide a reliable and effective service. The procurement of both the vehicle and the associated conversion will ensure the Authority maintains operational capability, supports business continuity, and enables the continued delivery of critical emergency response services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f3a40fd-5dfb-4871-a397-ec929854b1b7
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34114100 - Emergency vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,186 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,186 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 May 20264 days ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 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
ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG31 7SD
Post Town
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
West Berkshire
Electoral Ward
Tilehurst Birch Copse
Westminster Constituency
Reading West and Mid Berkshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

FISH BROTHERS KIA

HALLS ELECTRICAL

Further Information

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