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Purchase of Fire Appliances

Kent and Medway Towns Fire Authority

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

30 Jun 2026 at 12:55

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

16 Apr 2026 at 15:06

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

12 Dec 2025 at 12:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

14 Nov 2025 at 16:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Purchase of Fire Appliances" is led by the Kent and Medway Towns Fire Authority, based at The Godlands, Straw Mill Hill, Tovil, Maidstone. This public tender falls under the category of Specialist Vehicles, targeting the construction of various fire appliance variants. Located in the United Kingdom, the procurement was conducted through an open procedure. Key milestones include the contract signing on 29th April 2026 and the initiation of the contract period from 27th May 2026, lasting until 26th May 2031, with potential extension up to 2033. The initial commitment entails the delivery of 35 fire appliances, with a scope for up to 50 units subject to future funding. The tender process, identified by "C24120", was concluded with the award to Emergency One (UK) Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in Cumnock, United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities within the motor and emergency vehicle sectors. Businesses specialising in vehicle design and manufacturing, particularly those with capabilities in custom-build and small production runs, are well-suited to engage with this contract. The requirement for user training, warranty coverage, and after-sales service adds additional value opportunities for companies with proficiency in comprehensive client support structures. Furthermore, the open procurement process and five-year contract term, with an extension option, provide a stable and potentially long-term engagement for the successful supplier, enhancing their industry reputation and financial growth potential.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of Fire Appliances

Notice Description

The Authority has appointed a Supplier to design and build fire appliances covering three distinct variants: *Variant A Heavy *Variant A Light *Variant B *Variant C Variant A Heavy and Variant A Light will be constructed to an identical base specification but will carry different equipment sets appropriate to their operational role. Full specification for each variant can be found within the tender documents. The contract will be established for 5 years with a possible 2 year extension, subject to satisfactory performance and mutual agreement. Over the full contract period, the Authority anticipate purchasing up to 50 appliances. However, an initial commitment will be made for the supply of 35 appliances. The remaining appliances will be subject to future funding approval. The supplier will also be required to deliver appropriate user training, warranty coverage and after sales service.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e1df
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061223-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34100000 - Motor vehicles

34114000 - Specialist vehicles

34114100 - Emergency vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
27 May 2026 - 26 May 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Kent and Medway Towns Fire Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME15 6XB
Postcode Area
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Tovil
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Emergency One (UK) Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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