Purchase of 2 Personal Water Carrier's & 1 Trailer

KENT AND MEDWAY TOWNS FIRE AUTHORITY

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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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Tender

Purchase of 2 Personal Water Carrier's & 1 Trailer

KENT AND MEDWAY TOWNS FIRE AUTHORITY

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

11th June 2025 13:51:58 PM

Tender Deadline

16th July 2025 11:00:00 AM 29 days remaining
Contract Summary

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.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-0546cb

Publication Source

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Procurement Stage

Tender

Procurement Method

Open

Procurement Method Details

Below Threshold - Open Competition

Procurement Category

Goods

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

CPV Division(s)
Awarding Authority

KENT AND MEDWAY TOWNS FIRE AUTHORITY

Buyer Name

Buyer Email

procurement@kent.fire-uk.org

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

The Godlands, Straw Mill Hill, Tovil

Maidstone

ME15 6XB

United Kingdom

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Purchase of 2 Personal Water Carrier's & 1 Trailer

KENT AND MEDWAY TOWNS FIRE AUTHORITY

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