Award

K9 vehicle supply and conversion

ESSEX POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

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26 Nov 2025 at 21:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Fire and Rescue Authority has concluded a procurement process titled "K9 vehicle supply and conversion." This process falls under the industry categories for "Equipment for emergency vehicles" and "Motor vehicle conversion services," with the location in the United Kingdom's UKH region. The procurement utilised a selective method as part of the Bluelight Commercial vehicle conversions framework, operating below the threshold. The process has reached the award stage, with the contract set to commence on 1st December 2025 and end on 31st March 2026. The total contract value is £77,270.53, signed on 26th November 2025, reflecting a final stage in the procurement cycle.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity for firms specialising in the supply and customisation of specialist vehicles tailored for emergency services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like the awarded supplier Safeguard VP Ltd, may find this an advantageous niche market, providing scope for businesses with capabilities in vehicle equipment fitting and conversion. Companies involved in bespoke vehicle solutions for public emergency services are well-suited to meet similar future procurement requirements in this sector.

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Notice Title

K9 vehicle supply and conversion

Notice Description

Purchase of a K9 vehicle under the Bluelight Commercial vehicle conversions framework. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=997152295

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e9bb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077465-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

42415320 - Equipment for emergency vehicles

50117100 - Motor vehicle conversion services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£64,392 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESSEX POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Sarah Smith
Contact Email
contracts@essex-fire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01376576000

Buyer Location

Locality
RIVENHALL
Postcode
CM8 3HB
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Braintree
Electoral Ward
Silver End & Cressing
Westminster Constituency
Witham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAFEGUARD VP

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