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Purchase of 2 Driver Training Vehicles

KENT AND MEDWAY TOWNS FIRE AUTHORITY

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04 Apr 2025 at 11:16

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Kent and Medway Towns Fire Authority has completed the procurement process to purchase two driver training vehicles. This procurement falls under the public authority - sub-central government category and involves the direct award method due to urgent need, with Scania (Great Britain) Limited being awarded the contract. The procurement includes chassis, body box conversion, and blue light installation. Key details include the contract start date on 22 April 2025 and end date on 21 April 2026. The location for the delivery is within the UKJ region, United Kingdom, and the procurement process is currently at the award stage, with a transparency notice published on 4 April 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of emergency vehicles and their components. Companies specializing in vehicle conversion, particularly those that can adhere to stringent public sector requirements and rapid delivery schedules, would be well-positioned to compete in this space. Furthermore, businesses that can provide high-quality after-sales service and maintenance will find opportunities for substantial, ongoing contracts with public authorities like fire departments seeking to maintain operational readiness and training efficiencies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of 2 Driver Training Vehicles

Notice Description

Purchase of 2 driver training vehicles, including chassis, body box conversion and blue light installation.

Procurement Information

This justification applies due to the rapid decline in performance of the current vehicles, which could not have been foreseen by the Contracting Authority. A direct award is required to minimise the impact on training and operational response capability.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fd42
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013058-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34114100 - Emergency vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
21 Apr 2025 - 21 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT AND MEDWAY TOWNS FIRE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME15 6XB
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Tovil
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCANIA (GREAT BRITAIN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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