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DS506-25 Welfare Support Units

DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE AUTHORITY

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Award

19 Mar 2026 at 09:22

Tender

08 Dec 2025 at 13:43

Summary of the contracting process

Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Authority has completed the procurement process for the DS506-25 Welfare Support Units contract, focusing on the supply of welfare trailers and toilet units to support operational staff during emergency incidents. The procurement falls under the goods category and aims to ensure the safety, health, and wellbeing of firefighters, aligned with National Fire Chiefs Council guidance. The contract, awarded through an open competition below the threshold, has been signed and will commence on 1st April 2026 and run until 31st March 2029, with potential to extend to March 2031. The procurement process was conducted in Exeter, United Kingdom, and AJC Trailers Ltd was appointed as the supplier.

This tender provides valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in welfare vehicles and outdoor equipment, particularly small and medium enterprises, to expand their market presence by providing essential services to emergency service organisations. The open procurement method allows a broad range of suppliers to compete, encouraging innovation and quality offerings. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality manufacturing and maintenance services for trailers and vehicle units would find this tender particularly suitable. The inclusion of optional extensions further enhances growth potential by providing opportunities to supply additional units and associated maintenance services over time.

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Notice Title

DS506-25 Welfare Support Units

Notice Description

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority has awarded a contract for 3 x Welfare Trailers and 3 x 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/024925-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£141,075 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AJC TRAILERS

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