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Provision of the Installation of Handsfree R5 Fixed Vehicle Devices and Accessories

SCOTTISH FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

09 Jan 2025 at 11:48

TenderUpdate

07 Aug 2024 at 07:54

TenderUpdate

26 Jul 2024 at 14:49

Tender

28 Jun 2024 at 07:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is procuring the provision of installation services for Handsfree R5 fixed vehicle devices and accessories, specifically targeting the emergency vehicles industry. This open, goods category procurement process is taking place in the UK, with the procurement stage recently marked as cancelled after being active previously. Key dates include the initial tender submission deadline on 31st July 2024, which was later extended to 14th August 2024. The value of the contract was anticipated to be £1,100,000, and the contract period was set for 1,080 days. The procurement adhered to the regulations set out in legal basis 32014L0024 under the CELEX scheme.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in automotive installations, especially those focusing on emergency and specialist vehicles. Companies with expertise in electrical equipment for engines, vehicle communications networks, and quality assurance mechanisms would have been well-suited to compete. Although the procurement has been cancelled, the anticipation of such tenders can help businesses prepare and align their capabilities with required standards, ensuring readiness for future opportunities that may arise in similar government procurements.

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Notice Title

Provision of the Installation of Handsfree R5 Fixed Vehicle Devices and Accessories

Notice Description

Provision of the Installation of Handsfree R5 Fixed Vehicle Devices and Accessories

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of the Installation of Handsfree R5 Fixed Vehicle Devices and Accessories

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047333
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000648-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

31610000 - Electrical equipment for engines and vehicles

32412000 - Communications network

34114000 - Specialist vehicles

34114100 - Emergency vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,100,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
richard.mcmillan@firescotland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1416464637

Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBUSLANG
Postcode
G72 7NA
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Cambuslang East
Westminster Constituency
Rutherglen

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