Tender

Depolluted Vehicles

OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

13 Jan 2026 at 16:03

Summary of the contracting process

Oxfordshire County Council, in partnership with Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes Fire Authority, has initiated a procurement process for the supply of depolluted vehicles, crucial for fire and rescue training. This tender, titled "Depolluted Vehicles," falls under the category of "Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment" and is valued at £336,000. The open procurement procedure is currently at the tender stage and allows electronic submissions until 9th February 2026, with the contract expected to commence on 11th April 2026 for a term of four years, with a possible two-year extension. The delivery locations span several regions across the UK, providing substantial geographic coverage.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply and transportation of specific vehicles for emergency services. Companies that can meet the high-quality standards and demonstrate social value contributions are well-suited to compete. The procurement process values quality and price, allocating significant weight to each. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, allowing businesses of various sizes to engage in a competitive environment and foster their expansion within the public sector procurement space.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Depolluted Vehicles

Notice Description

Oxfordshire County Council will act as the lead authority in this tender process, representing both Oxfordshire Fire & Rescue Service and Buckinghamshire & Miltion Keynes Fire and Rescue Service. This arrangement will result in the award of two separate contracts. The provision of de-polluted vehicles and their transportation to and from venues across the county to support the practical training requirements of operational Fire & Rescue Service staff in line with statutory requirements to train Fire and Rescue staff. Tenderers are invited to tender for the provision of the Services described at Appendix 1 Specification for a term of 4 years with an option for the Council to extend for up to 2 years, anticipated to commence on 11th April 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0604fc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002802-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment


CPV Codes

35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£336,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£336,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Apr 2026 - 10 Apr 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE & MILTON KEYNES FIRE AUTHORITY

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
bethanie.jack@oxfordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1ND
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Aylesbury East
Westminster Constituency
Aylesbury

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