Award

10 year Servicing of Turntable ladders

SOUTH YORKSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

02 Jan 2026 at 16:11

Award

14 Nov 2025 at 15:06

Award

07 Nov 2025 at 14:59

Summary of the contracting process

The South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Authority has concluded an award process for the 10-year servicing of two turntable ladders, originally procured a decade ago. This contract has been directly awarded to Rosenbauer UK Limited, the original manufacturer, due to their proprietary diagnostic equipment and unique expertise necessary for the task. The services will be conducted at Rosenbauer's facilities in Germany, with transportation costs included in the contract. The award phase is now complete, having started on 2nd January 2026 and expected to conclude by 31st March 2027. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically maintenance and repair of firefighting equipment, with a total contract value of £272,333.60. The procurement method was a direct award citing technical reasons that limit competition.

This tender provides significant opportunities for Rosenbauer UK Limited, enabling them to showcase their proprietary technology and expertise in maintaining specialised firefighting equipment, reinforcing its position as a key supplier in the emergency services sector. Business growth may arise from leveraging this contract's success to secure similar contracts across other regions or emergency services needing specialised maintenance services. Companies with capabilities in advanced diagnostic technology, specialised equipment maintenance, or logistical services for international transport may find it beneficial to monitor opportunities similar to this, as they could be well-suited to pursuing future tenders in the firefighting and safety equipment sectors.

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Notice Title

10 year Servicing of Turntable ladders

Notice Description

South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue (SYFR) procured two turntable ladders 10 years ago and they have been in operation since their purchase date. To increase the value for money from the vehicles by extending the operational life of each ladder, SYFR as awarded a contract to the original manufacturer and supplier, Rosenbauer UK. Only the manufacturer of the turntable ladders has the proprietary diagnostic equipment and expertise to complete this contract. The services will be performed at the suppliers facilities in Germany and the contract will include the costs of transportation to that facility and back to the UK.

Procurement Information

Only the manufacturer of the turntable ladders has the proprietary diagnostic equipment and expertise to complete this contract. The services will be performed at the suppliers facilities in Germany and the contract will include the costs of transportation to that facility and back to the UK.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dcf3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000082-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50413200 - Repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£272,333 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£272,333 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
5 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH YORKSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 3FG
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROSENBAUER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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