Tender

Purchase of 2 Personal Water Carrier's & 1 Trailer

KENT AND MEDWAY TOWNS FIRE AUTHORITY

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Tender

11 Jun 2025 at 13:51

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Kent and Medway Towns Fire Authority is currently in the tender stage for the procurement titled "Purchase of 2 Personal Water Carrier's & 1 Trailer." This procurement falls under the industry category of "Ships and boats" and is located in the UKJ4 region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process employs an open competition method below the threshold value. The tender period ends on 16 July 2025, with an enquiry period closing on 9 July 2025. Businesses interested in participating should note the contract period starts on 11 August 2025 and runs until 10 August 2032. This opportunity primarily focuses on the supply of personal water carriers and associated trailers, specifically equipped for water rescue operations.

This tender presents potential growth opportunities for businesses in the maritime manufacturing and transport equipment sectors, particularly those specialising in emergency and rescue equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in producing high-performance watercraft stand to benefit significantly, given the tender's suitability criteria favouring SME participation. With the procurement focusing equally on price and quality, companies can leverage innovative design features and cost-effective solutions to enhance their competitive edge. Businesses capable of meeting the specified technical requirements, such as engines with closed loop cooling systems and stability features, are well-suited to compete effectively for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of 2 Personal Water Carrier's & 1 Trailer

Notice Description

Kent Fire and Rescue Service are seeking a Contractor to supply 2 personal water carriers (PWC) and 1 trailer for transporting the PWC's The PWC's will be used to support water rescue incidents and will therefore require specific features to ensure optimum capability when responding. These will include a 170hp engine with a closed loop cooling system, debris free pump system and buoyancy collar for stability when towing casualties.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0546cb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031573-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34500000 - Ships and boats

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Aug 2025 - 10 Aug 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT AND MEDWAY TOWNS FIRE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@kent.fire-uk.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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