Award

Fuel Pump Servicing and Maintenance

EAST SUSSEX FIRE AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Feb 2026 at 09:40

Tender

03 Nov 2025 at 10:55

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Fuel Pump Servicing and Maintenance" contract was conducted by the East Sussex Fire Authority, headquartered in Lewes, United Kingdom. This opportunity focused on servicing and maintaining fuel pumps, tanks, and gauges across East Sussex and Brighton and Hove, falling under the services category. The contract was procured through an open competition below the threshold and involved parties from various regions, including SME competitors. The procurement stage culminated in an award on 4th February 2026, with the contract period commencing on 1st March 2026 and potentially extending to 28th February 2030. The active award, valued at £87,000, was granted to Vectec Ltd.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in repair and maintenance services, particularly those capable of servicing fuel systems. The open competition favoured smaller enterprises, demonstrated by an SME being awarded the contract. Such businesses can leverage this opportunity to expand their client base within the public sector. Companies operating within the supporting regions or with experience in the specific technical requirements associated with fuel systems are particularly well-positioned to benefit from similar future procurement exercises. The details of reserved participation for SMEs indicate a welcoming environment for small and medium-sized enterprises looking to bid on public contracts.

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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/009776-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20261 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
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUSSEX FIRE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Mark Rivers
Contact Email
procurement@esfrs.org
Contact Phone
01323462285

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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