This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 May 2026 at 09:36

Tender

13 Jan 2026 at 16:03

Summary of the contracting process

Oxfordshire County Council, as the lead authority, has conducted an open procurement process to secure contracts for the supply and transport of de-polluted vehicles required for Fire and Rescue Service training. This initiative aims to enhance operational capabilities of fire services while meeting statutory training requirements. The process encompassed collaboration between the Oxfordshire Fire & Rescue Service and the Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes Fire Authority, resulting in two active contract awards dated 22nd May 2026. The procurement falls under the category of security, fire-fighting, police, and defence equipment with a total gross value exceeding £648,720. Contracts are set to commence from 1st July 2026, extending up to 30th June 2030, with an optional extension of up to two years, covering regions in UKJ13 and UKJ14.

This tender opens up substantial opportunities for SMEs, particularly those involved in automotive recycling or specialising in environmental and training support services. With a focus on quality and social value as key evaluation criteria, businesses that can provide cost-effective, high-quality goods with a beneficial societal impact are well-suited to compete. This contract not only promises financial growth for the involved parties but also contributes significantly to community safety and environmental sustainability. Suppliers like ASM Auto Recycling Ltd., already actively participating, exemplify the kind of agile and environmentally-focused enterprises that add value in this procurement landscape.

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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 & Milton 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0604fc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048502-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£540,600 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE AND MILTON KEYNES FIRE 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASM AUTO RECYCLING

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