Tender

Invitation to Bid - Supply, Delivery, Collection and Disposal of Depolluted End of Life Vehicle's

DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

07 Jan 2026 at 11:55

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

14 Oct 2025 at 14:48

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Authority is inviting tenders for the supply, delivery, collection, and disposal of depolluted end-of-life vehicles to be used for firefighter training. The current procurement process is in the tender stage, with a submission deadline on 29th January 2026. Contracts will commence on 1st April 2026, lasting initially for two years with an option to extend for an additional year. This procurement is divided into lots designated for different areas, specifically Barnstaple, Exeter, Plymouth, Taunton, Torquay, and Yeovil, with each area requiring a specific number of vehicles annually. The open procurement method is being used, and further details are available by contacting the assigned procurement lead.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the automotive recycling and disposal industry. Companies skilled in managing end-of-life vehicle processes and those offering competitive pricing can benefit significantly from participating in this open competition. The contract’s structured lot distribution is particularly beneficial for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), allowing specialised regional players to secure contracts in specific geographic areas within Devon and Somerset. Additionally, the possibility to extend the contract duration provides a long-term business growth potential for continuous supply commitments. Businesses that can efficiently manage vehicle dismantling and disposal services are well suited to compete in this process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invitation to Bid - Supply, Delivery, Collection and Disposal of Depolluted End of Life Vehicle's

Notice Description

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service have an ongoing requirement for the supply, delivery, collection and disposal of depolluted end of life vehicles. These vehicles are used by our Firefighters for training purposes across the geographical area of Devon and Somerset. The vehicles supplied are required to simulate a roadworthy condition. Due to the nature of the training and equipment used by our Firefighters, the vehicles will be subject to disassembly, with roofs, windscreens, glass and doors removed. Current arrangements expire on 31st March 2026. This notice is to invite suppliers to bid for the new contracts commencing on 1st April 2026. The lot structure and indicative annual volumes per lot, is as follows: * Lot 1 - Barnstaple Area - 40 vehicles * Lot 2 - Exeter Area - 100 vehicles * Lot 3 - Plymouth Area - 45 vehicles * Lot 4 - Taunton Area - 65 vehicles * Lot 5 - Torquay Area - 45 vehicles * Lot 6 - Yeovil Area - 50 vehicles Suppliers are able to bid for one or more lots. The contracts will have an initial period of two years, with the option to extend by a further 12 months (three year maximum term).

Lot Information

Barnstaple Area

The Barnstaple Area includes the following Fire Stations: Barnstaple, Ilfracombe, Appledore, Bideford, Braunton, Chulmleigh, Combe Martin, Hartland, Hatherleigh, Holsworthy, Lynton, South Molton, Torrington and Woolacombe.

Renewal: The contract may be extended for 12 months beyond the initial expiry date of 31st March 2028.

Exeter Area

The Exeter Area includes the following Fire Stations and training sites: North Tawton, Okehampton, Exeter Danes Castle, Exmouth, Axminster, Colyton, Crediton, Cullompton, Honiton, Ottery St Mary, Seaton, Sidmouth, Clyst St George, Witheridge, Exeter Airport and Exeter Middlemoor.

Renewal: The contract may be extended for 12 months beyond the initial expiry date of 31st March 2028.

Plymouth Area

The Plymouth Area includes the following Fire Stations: Kingsbridge, Salcombe, Plympton, Camels Head (Plymouth), Crownhill (Plymouth), Greenbank (Plymouth), Plymstock, Bere Alston, Ivybridge, Kingston, Modbury, Princetown, Tavistock and Yelverton.

Renewal: The contract may be extended for 12 months beyond the initial expiry date of 31st March 2028.

Taunton Area

The Taunton Area includes the following Fire Stations: Bampton, Tiverton, Taunton, Bridgwater, Burnham-on-Sea, Dulverton, Minehead, Nether Stowey, Porlock, Wellington, Williton, Wiveliscombe and Cheddar.

Renewal: The contract may be extended for 12 months beyond the initial expiry date of 31st March 2028.

Torquay Area

The Torquay Area includes the following Fire Stations: Torquay, Paignton, Ashburton, Bovey Tracey, Brixham, Buckfastleigh, Chagford, Dartmouth, Dawlish, Moretonhampstead, Newton Abbot, Teignmouth and Totnes.

Renewal: The contract may be extended for 12 months beyond the initial expiry date of 31st March 2028.

Yeovil Area

The Yeovil Area includes the following Fire Stations: Glastonbury, Street, Yeovil, Castle Cary, Chard, Crewkerne, Frome, Ilminster, Martock, Shepton Mallet, Somerton, Wells and Wincanton.

Renewal: The contract may be extended for 12 months beyond the initial expiry date of 31st March 2028.

Planning Information

Suppliers who are interested in this requirement, or wish to find out more, are invited to contact the procurement lead for an informal discussion. This can be ask any questions, understand more about what is required and/or to gather information on how to quote for the future contract etc. Bridget Phillips is the procurement lead and can be emailed on bphillips@dsfire.gov.uk or called on 07779 907064

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cc87
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001010-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

50190000 - Demolition services of vehicles

98390000 - Other services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
18 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 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
DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Bridget Phillips
Contact Email
procurement@dsfire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX3 0NW
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
East Devon
Electoral Ward
Clyst Valley
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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