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Appliance Graphics

Kent and Medway Towns Fire Authority

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Aug 2025 at 14:41

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

22 Apr 2025 at 14:36

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Kent and Medway Towns Fire Authority has completed the contracting process for a project titled "Appliance Graphics", focusing on the installation of graphics on their vehicle fleet. The award has been made to BLUELITE GRAPHICS LIMITED. This contract started on 7th August 2025 and will run until 6th August 2027, with a potential extension of 12 months. The procurement was conducted using an open competition method below threshold within the service category related to printing (CPV code 79820000) and pertains to the region UKJ4 in the United Kingdom.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in vehicle graphics and printing services. Ideal contenders for similar future projects are small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with experience in graphic installations or printing services capable of delivering high-quality outputs for emergency and rescue vehicles. Engaging with such public contracts allows businesses to establish a reliable client base within government sectors, fostering long-term growth and reputation. This project exemplifies how SMEs can effectively participate and be awarded substantial contracts within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Appliance Graphics

Notice Description

Kent Fire and Rescue have awarded a contract for the installation of graphics across its fleet of vehicles. The contract period is for 2 years with an option to extend for a further 12 months. The contract will allow for initial installation across 95 vehicles and graphics for vehicles on an ad-hoc basis throughout the life of the contract. The initial installation in will include fire station names on each side of the vehicle cab and roof decals.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: one, 12 month extension available at the end of the initial contract term

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0505b4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046567-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

34114100 - Emergency vehicles

34114110 - Rescue vehicles

79810000 - Printing services

79820000 - Services related to printing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
7 Aug 2025 - 6 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Postcode Area
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
TLJ4 Kent
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Tovil
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLUELITE GRAPHICS LIMITED

Further Information

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