Tender

ECFRS00369 Incident Command Unit Vehicle

ESSEX POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

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26 Feb 2025 at 16:05

Tender

20 Feb 2025 at 19:05

Summary of the contracting process

Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Fire and Rescue Authority is seeking the supply of an Incident Command Unit Vehicle, including vehicle spares for its service life. This tender, titled "ECFRS00369 Incident Command Unit Vehicle," falls under the industry category of Vehicles for the emergency services and is located in Rivenhall, UKH3 region. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with a crucial update marking the tender submission deadline as 3rd April 2025, rather than the initially stated 30th April 2025. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure, and the contract period starts on 31st July 2025, lasting up to 20 years with possible extensions.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in manufacturing or supplying vehicles for emergency services. It is well-suited for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering high-quality, custom-built mobile command centres used during emergency situations. Companies with expertise in coordinating response efforts, managing resources, and facilitating communication will find this opportunity highly beneficial. The project’s scope, including long-term vehicle maintenance and spare parts provision, represents a significant contract value, promoting long-term business stability and expansion for successful bidders.

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Notice Title

ECFRS00369 Incident Command Unit Vehicle

Notice Description

Essex County Fire and Rescue Service require the supply of an Incident Command Unit Vehicle with vehicles spares for the service life of the Vehicle. Update to original notice 2025/s 000-006469 for tender end date as 3rd April 2025 instead of original published date of 30th April 2025

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of an Incident Command Unit Vehicle for Essex County Fire and Rescue Service to enable suitable control of incidents. An Incident Command Unit (ICU) is a mobile command centre used during emergency situations to manage and coordinate response efforts. It serves as a central hub for communication, decision-making, and resource allocation. Key functions of an ICU include: *Establishing an Incident Command Post: This is the location where the Incident Commander and their staff operate. *Coordinating Response Efforts: Ensuring all responding agencies and personnel work together efficiently. *Managing Resources: Allocating personnel, equipment, and supplies to where they are needed most. *Communication: Facilitating communication between different agencies and responders on the ground ICUs are essential for maintaining order and effectiveness during complex incidents, such as natural disasters, large-scale accidents, or terrorist attacks. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/8PFHF685NT

Renewal: The contract duration is the expected life of the vehicle, possible extension for 5 years to extend the life of the vehicle (maximum term 20 years).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e5b3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007329-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34144200 - Vehicles for the emergency services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2040 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
ESSEX POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
contracts@essex-fire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1376576000

Buyer Location

Locality
RIVENHALL,
Postcode
CM8 3HB
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
TLH3 Essex

Local Authority
Braintree
Electoral Ward
Silver End & Cressing
Westminster Constituency
Witham

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