Tender

Major Rescue Tender

AVON FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

05 Jan 2023 at 12:24

TenderUpdate

27 Jul 2022 at 08:56

Planning

13 Jul 2022 at 11:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Avon Fire Authority has issued a tender for the development of a Major Rescue Tender for operational use, focusing on emergency vehicles. The procurement process involves multiple stages, encompassing selection, feasibility, design, and acceptance criteria. The contract period for the build and warranty of the vehicle spans from October 16, 2023, to October 15, 2038, with the possibility of an 11-year extension. Interested bidders should note the submission deadline for the tender period, ending on January 20, 2023.

This tender offers business growth opportunities for firms involved in the production and maintenance of emergency vehicles. Companies specialising in rescue vehicles, special-purpose motor vehicles, firefighting vehicles, and vehicles for emergency services are well-suited to compete. Avon Fire & Rescue Service is the buying organisation, and the procurement method utilised is a selective process with a restricted procedure. The tender presents a chance for businesses to engage in a comprehensive and long-term contract that includes development, maintenance, and potential extensions over more than a decade.

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Notice Title

Major Rescue Tender

Notice Description

Avon Fire Authority are looking to build a Major Rescue Tender for operational use with a crane, winch and potential built on a hybrid chassis.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Avon Fire Authority are looking to build a Major Rescue Tender for operational use within the Avon area. Due to the nature of the incidents that the Major Rescue Tender will attend, the vehicle must have a crane and winch to assist with rescues and road traffic collisions. As part of this build, a hybrid chassis would also be considered. The procurement is split into seven stages as follows: 1. Standard Selection Questionnaire 2. Bidder Stage 3. Feasibility Stage 4. Design Acceptance 5. Chassis Acceptance 6. Fire Engineering & Body Build Acceptance 7. Overview Vehicle Acceptance The procurement documents provide additional details on the stages and how the Authority will engage with Bidders. The initial 4 year contract is for the build and warranty of the vehicle. However, the Authority has also included optional 11 year extension in 12 month periods for any potential servicing, maintenance and parts that may be required in the Major Rescue Tender operational life at Avon Fire and Rescue Service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-035171
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000252-2023
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34114100 - Emergency vehicles

34114110 - Rescue vehicles

34144000 - Special-purpose motor vehicles

34144200 - Vehicles for the emergency services

34144210 - Firefighting vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
29 Dec 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Oct 2023 - 15 Oct 2038 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
AVON FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
Amy Harraway
Contact Email
amy.harraway@avonfire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1179262061

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS20 8JJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK61 North Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area, TLK11 Bristol, City of, TLK12 Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire

Local Authority
North Somerset
Electoral Ward
Portishead West
Westminster Constituency
North Somerset

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