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Provision for Purchase of 4x4 Rescue Vehicle

ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY

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27 Nov 2025 at 14:01

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Berkshire Fire Authority has concluded the procurement process titled "Provision for Purchase of 4x4 Rescue Vehicle," which pertains to the goods category within the rescue vehicle industry. The buyer, a public authority in sub-central government, is located in Reading, United Kingdom. This contract reached its award stage on 27th November 2025, following a limited competition procurement method due to the project's below-threshold value. The contract, awarded to Cotrim, commenced on 15th November 2025 and will conclude on 14th December 2025 with a provided gross value of £68,810.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in the manufacture and supply of bespoke emergency vehicles. Companies equipped with the capability to deliver specialised 4x4 rescue vehicles within short lead times are particularly suited to compete in similar future tenders. The ability to supply high-demand, special-build vehicles is advantageous, especially when rapid turnaround times are required, as demonstrated by Cotrim's successful bid in meeting the requirements set forth by the Royal Berkshire Fire Authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision for Purchase of 4x4 Rescue Vehicle

Notice Description

The requires a single supplier following Management Committee meeting regarding 4X4 Water/Animal Rescue vehicle Replacement. The requirements of the vehicle meant that this is a special build and very hard to come by with a long lead time. The fleet team searched out a preferred vehicle then got to work sourcing quotations. 3 quotes was provided, and CoTrim was selected to supply the required vehicle with a short lead time to the organisation against other suppliers. This is why they have been selected as the chosen supplier.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ea30
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077701-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34114110 - Rescue vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£55,048 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
15 Nov 2025 - 14 Dec 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementenquiries@rbfrs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG31 7SD
Post Town
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
West Berkshire
Electoral Ward
Tilehurst Birch Copse
Westminster Constituency
Reading West and Mid Berkshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COTRIM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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