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DS383-22 Water Carriers

Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Authority

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

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15 Jan 2026 at 19:29

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04 Apr 2022 at 12:24

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04 Jan 2022 at 15:21

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04 Jan 2022 at 15:21

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Planning

19 Jan 2021 at 13:19

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Authority, located in Exeter, is actively engaging in a procurement process titled "DS383-22 Water Carriers" within the goods category. The current stage is the Award, and it focuses on acquiring water-tender vehicles specifically for the region of UKK. Key developments include an ongoing contract modification to procure an additional Water Carrier Pumping Appliance, awarded to Emergency One (UK) Ltd, with the contract period set for 1440 days. This process ensures full interoperability with the existing fleet to maintain operational consistency and efficiency. The contract was signed on 15th August 2023, with a contract value amounting to GBP 301,200.

This procurement presents lucrative opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing specialised vehicles, notably water-tender vehicles, which serve in emergency situations. Manufacturers capable of ensuring compatibility and continuity with existing fleets, offering streamlined maintenance, and socio-economic benefits are well-positioned to benefit from such tenders. The extensive contract duration implies a stable and continuous demand for suppliers capable of fulfilling specific technical and interoperability requirements. Small to Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) such as Emergency One (UK) Ltd, who successfully align with the operational standards and enhance resource efficiency, stand to gain significantly from participating in similar public procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DS383-22 Water Carriers

Notice Description

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service (on behalf of the National Fire Chiefs Council Transport Officers Group (NFCC TOG) and in conjunction with the NFCC Fire Commercial Transformation Programme (NFCC FCTP) has led a procurement project to replace the existing Framework Agreement for UK Fire and Rescue Emergency Response Vehicles (Pumping Appliances, Aerial Appliances and Special Vehicles). The procurement is now complete and the go live date for the Framework Agreement is 1st April 2022.

Lot Information

Light Pumping Appliance (Vehicle size: GVW 3t and <= 7.5t)

Modification of DS383-22 Water Carrier Pumping Appliances Contract to procure one additional Water Carrier Pumping Appliance.

Options: The initial term for this lot of the Framework Agreement is 48 months (four years). The Authority may extend the Framework Agreement for a further period or periods not exceeding 8 years in total. It is anticipated that any extensions would be in 24 month periods.

Medium Pumping Appliance (Vehicle size: GVW of more than 7.5t and <= 16t)

A Medium Pumping Appliance is a vehicle that is designed and manufactured with a recognised fire pump and water tank with the main purpose of attending incidents for extinguishing fires and has a Gross Vehicle Weight of over 7.5 and up to 16 tonnes

Options: The initial term for this lot of the Framework Agreement is 48 months (four years). The Authority may extend the Framework Agreement for a further period or periods not exceeding 8 years in total. It is anticipated that any extensions would be in 24 month periods.

Super Pumping Appliance (Vehicle size: GVW of more than 16t)

A Super Pumping Appliance is a vehicle that is designed and manufactured with a recognised fire pump and water tank with the main purpose of attending incidents for extinguishing fires and has a Gross Vehicle Weight over 16 tonnes.

Options: The initial term for this lot of the Framework Agreement is 48 months (four years). The Authority may extend the Framework Agreement for a further period or periods not exceeding 8 years in total. It is anticipated that any extensions would be in 24 month periods.

Aerial Appliances

An Aerial Appliance is a vehicle fitted with aerial capability to effect rescues from tall and high-rise structures and distribute water when used as a water tower. All types of Aerial appliances within the scope of EN 14043, 14044 and 1777 (hydraulic platforms and turntable ladders) can be procured via this lot.

Options: The initial term for this lot of the Framework Agreement is 48 months (four years). The Authority may extend the Framework Agreement for a further period or periods not exceeding 8 years in total. It is anticipated that any extensions would be in 24 month periods.

Special Vehicles

A Special Vehicle is an operational asset with a specific role or purpose. For the purpose of this Framework Agreement, Special Vehicles are identified as Fire and Rescue Emergency Response Vehicles, which are not an Aerial or Pumping Appliance. Examples of Special Vehicles include (but are not limited to) Specialist Rescue Units, Off Road Vehicles, Water/Foam Carriers, Prime Movers, Hose Layers, Incident Support Units and Incident Response Units. All Special Vehicles above 5t GVW are within the scope of this lot, with the exception of: o Command and Control Vehicles, and; o Prime Movers where only the base vehicle and/or hook lift conversion is required.

Options: The initial term for this lot of the Framework Agreement is 48 months (four years). The Authority may extend the Framework Agreement for a further period or periods not exceeding 8 years in total. It is anticipated that any extensions would be in 24 month periods.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-028b7e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003667-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34144210 - Firefighting vehicles

34144212 - Water-tender vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£580,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£580,301,200 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 2021Expired
Award Date
29 Mar 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Authority
Additional Buyers

Devon and Somerset 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
EXETER
Postcode
EX3 0NW
Postcode Area
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
8
Supplier Names

Angloco Limited

Babcock Vehicle Engineering Limited

Emergency One (UK) Limited

Emergency One (UK) Ltd

Rosenbauer UK

Terberg DTS (UK) Ltd

Venari Engineering Limited

W H Bence Coachworks Ltd

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