Tender

DS506-25 Welfare Support Units

DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE AUTHORITY

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Tender

08 Dec 2025 at 13:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Authority has initiated an open tender for the procurement of Welfare Support Units, intended to enhance firefighter safety and well-being during emergency incidents. The procurement process involves awarding a contract for welfare trailers and toilet units, which can be split into two separate lots: Lot 1 for Welfare Trailer Units and Lot 2 for Welfare Toilet Units. The contract value totals £135,000 (gross £162,000). Located in Exeter, the tender operates within the public sector category of "Public authority - sub-central government" and falls under the industry category for "Welfare vehicles". The procurement process is at the tender stage, with an enquiry period ending on 19th December 2025 and a submission deadline on 6th January 2026. The contract, beginning on 26th January 2026, has the potential for renewal, providing a long-term partnership opportunity until at least 2030.

This tender creates substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs in the welfare vehicle and equipment manufacturing industry. The awarded company could benefit from subsequent procurement options for additional trailers, toilets, and maintenance services, further increasing business prospects. Additionally, the weighting criteria of 55% quality and 45% price favour businesses that can offer high-quality products with competitive pricing. Companies involved in manufacturing, supplying, or maintaining welfare equipment and units, especially those that comply with the National Fire Chiefs Council guidance, stand to gain the most by participating in this tender.

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Notice Title

DS506-25 Welfare Support Units

Notice Description

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority is seeking to award one contract for the supply of welfare trailers and toilet units, or two separate contracts - Lot 1 Welfare Trailers and Lot 2 - Toilet units, to support operational staff during emergency incidents. The welfare support units will be used to provide effective welfare facilities in accordance with the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) guidance on firefighter safety, health and wellbeing. This procurement supports DSFRS's commitment to firefighter safety, health, and wellbeing, and ensures compliance with relevant statutory obligations.

Lot Information

Welfare Trailer Units

This lot is for three welfare trailer units.

Options: The option will be included to procure more welfare trailers and/or toilets and any maintenance including parts.

Renewal: 2 x optional 12 month extensions

Welfare Toilet Units

This lot is for four welfare toilet units.

Options: The option will be included to procure more welfare trailers and/or toilets and any maintenance including parts.

Renewal: 2 x optional 12 month extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f0cd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080617-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34114300 - Welfare vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£135,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£135,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Jan 2026 - 27 Jan 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@dsfire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX3 0NW
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Devon
Electoral Ward
Clyst Valley
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

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