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Provision of All Terrain Vehicles

MERSEYSIDE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

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30 Jan 2026 at 12:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority has undertaken a public procurement process, awarding a contract for the "Provision of All Terrain Vehicles" in the category of agricultural machinery. This selective procurement was a call-off from a framework agreement, with the award being made on 23rd January 2026 to Balmers Garden Machinery. The procurement process has progressed to the award stage, with the contract beginning on 2nd February 2026 and concluding on 1st February 2027. The vehicles will be delivered to various locations within England, United Kingdom, with a total contract value of £229,600 GBP. This tender's suitability indicates a preference for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The key contact at the buying organisation can be reached via email at procurementmfrs@merseyfire.gov.uk.

This procurement process opens opportunities for SMEs specialising in agricultural or all-terrain machinery to compete for similar future tenders. The award to Balmers Garden Machinery, itself an SME, highlights the potential for smaller businesses to successfully secure contracts with large public sector bodies like the Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority. Businesses capable of supplying transport equipment designed for challenging terrains – such as those required for fire and rescue operations – stand to benefit significantly from this and similar opportunities. Enterprises positioned within or near the delivery regions are particularly well-suited to participate in future related tenders.

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Notice Title

Provision of All Terrain Vehicles

Notice Description

Purchase of All Terrain Vehicles

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/951bae0a-6e19-4ba2-a3ab-6e0c2a01d35f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

16 - Agricultural machinery


CPV Codes

16000000 - Agricultural machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£229,600 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£229,600 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 1 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MERSEYSIDE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementmfrs@merseyfire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01512964587

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

BALMERS GARDEN MACHINERY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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