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Fuel Pump Servicing and Maintenance

EAST SUSSEX FIRE AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

04 Mar 2026 at 11:27

Award

04 Feb 2026 at 09:40

Tender

03 Nov 2025 at 10:55

Summary of the contracting process

The East Sussex Fire Authority (ESFA), located in Lewes, United Kingdom, has completed its procurement process for the 'Fuel Pump Servicing and Maintenance' contract. The contract involves maintenance and certification of fuel pumps, tanks, and gauges, alongside ad-hoc repair call-outs across East Sussex and Brighton and Hove, within the UK region. The tender, under an 'open' procurement method, was categorised within the services industry, specifically targeting fuel pumps and their maintenance. The process reached the awarding stage as of March 4, 2026, and the contract was signed with Vectec Ltd, commencing on March 1, 2026, and set to run until August 29, 2028, with the possibility for renewal. The contract is valued at £87,000 gross.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in repair and maintenance services, especially those capable of handling fuel pumps and related equipment. Large scale companies, specifically those with experience in emergency service equipment maintenance, are well-suited to compete in similar opportunities in future tenders. With ESFA known for its central government roles, businesses looking to expand into public sector contracts can find valuable growth avenues by leveraging their expertise in servicing critical infrastructure needs. There is potential for extending contracts with set renewal terms, giving bidders an opportunity to establish long-term business relationships.

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Notice Title

Fuel Pump Servicing and Maintenance

Notice Description

East Sussex Fire Authority (ESFA) is seeking to award a contract on behalf of East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service (ESFRS) for the provision of fuel pump, tanks and gauges maintenance and certification, along with ad-hoc call-outs to repair faults identified, across its Estate and in East Sussex and Brighton and Hove.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d8b9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019380-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

42122180 - Fuel pumps

42124211 - Parts of fuel pumps

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£72,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£72,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 29 Aug 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUSSEX FIRE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 2DZ
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VECTEC

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