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Wildfire Unimog Lease

MERSEYSIDE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

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23 Feb 2026 at 12:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority recently completed a procurement process for the lease of six Unimog vehicles intended for wildfire response, categorized under "Motor vehicles." The procurement was conducted as a call-off from the NEPO Grounds Maintenance & Plant Framework Agreement, using a limited award procedure without prior publication. The process reached the award stage on 23rd February 2026, with the contract valued at £309,890.16 and signed on 19th February 2026. The vehicles will be delivered across the UK, aligning with the Authority's commitment to enhancing regional public order and safety.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply of motor vehicles, particularly large established companies in the UK capable of servicing regional authorities such as the Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority. The contract for the Unimog vehicle lease was awarded to Lloyd Limited, indicating potential for similar suppliers to compete in future tenders that require specialised vehicle leasing or purchase agreements. Companies skilled in offering flexible arrangements under existing frameworks may find such tenders ideal for enhancing their market presence and fostering growth within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Wildfire Unimog Lease

Notice Description

Call off under NEPO Grounds Maintenance & Plant Framework Agreement. Lease Contract for 6 Unimog vehicles.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Call off under NEPO Grounds Maintenance & Plant Framework Agreement. Lease Contract for 6 Unimog vehicles.

Procurement Information

Call off under NEPO Grounds Maintenance & Plant Framework Agreement. Lease Contract for 6 Unimog vehicles.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065a10
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016053-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34100000 - Motor vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£309,890 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MERSEYSIDE 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
BOOTLE
Postcode
L30 4YD
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Netherton and Orrell
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LLOYD

Further Information

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