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Fire Investigation Vans

ESSEX POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

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04 Dec 2025 at 10:05

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by the Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Fire and Rescue Authority involves the supply and conversion of fire investigation vans. This contract falls under the industry's goods category, specifically focusing on equipment for emergency vehicles and motor vehicle conversion services. Located at Service Headquarters Kelvedon Park in Rivenhall, the procurement was conducted using a selective method under the framework set by UK legislation 2023/54. The award process has been completed, with the contract being signed on 3rd December 2025 and active until 31st March 2026. The contract's total gross value amounts to £173,018.87.

This tender presents favourable opportunities for businesses specialising in emergency vehicle equipment and conversion services, particularly those operating below the competitive threshold criteria. It offers growth potential for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like Safeguard VP Ltd, which has been named the supplier for this contract. Successful collaboration here could provide further opportunities within similar frameworks and expand business offerings in the public sector market.

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Notice Title

Fire Investigation Vans

Notice Description

Supply and conversion of fire investigation vans. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=998824278

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ee7a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079599-2025
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
£144,182 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Dec 20254 months ago
Contract Period
4 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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