Planning

Purchase of Fire Appliances

KENT AND MEDWAY TOWNS FIRE AUTHORITY

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Planning

16 Jul 2025 at 18:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Kent and Medway Towns Fire Authority is in the planning stage of procuring fire appliances, with the primary focus on motor vehicles, specifically emergency and rescue vehicles. This tender, identified as "Purchase of Fire Appliances," relates to the public authority sector and is situated in Maidstone, United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently in the engagement phase, where feedback is being solicited from potential suppliers on draft specifications and project timelines. The deadline for submitting feedback is 15th August 2025, with anticipated future notices by 1st October 2025. The total estimated procurement value is £8,400,000, with the contract period expected to start on 2nd March 2026 and conclude by 1st March 2029, with potential extensions if necessary.

This procurement process presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the manufacturing and supply of emergency, rescue, and motor vehicles. Companies with experience in supplying or innovating in the field of fire appliances, particularly those capable of meeting bespoke specifications for public sector requirements, would be well-positioned to compete. The engagement strategy allows businesses to propose enhancements and innovations during the planning stage, providing a competitive edge in shaping the final tender specifications. Participation in this procurement process could lead to substantial business growth due to the project's high value and the opportunity to establish or strengthen relationships with public authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of Fire Appliances

Notice Description

Kent Fire and Rescue are engaging with the market to share draft specifications for two types of fire appliances. The Authority are seeking feedback to help inform a future procurement process. Further information and the draft specification can be found at www.delta-esourcing.com For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Maidstone:-Motor-vehicles./S3TNHR4US2 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/S3TNHR4US2

Planning Information

Suppliers are asked to provide feedback on the draft specifications and project timescales. This feedback will inform the future procurement process

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0560ac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040668-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34100000 - Motor vehicles

34114100 - Emergency vehicles

34114110 - Rescue vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 1 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT AND MEDWAY TOWNS FIRE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Miss Lauren Gibson
Contact Email
lauren.gibson@kent.fire-uk.org
Contact Phone
01622692121

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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