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Prime Movers

MERSEYSIDE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

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06 Mar 2026 at 11:08

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the acquisition of Prime Movers was conducted by the Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority, a regional or local authority based in Bootle, United Kingdom. The contract, which falls under the heavy-duty motor vehicles category, was aimed at refreshing the current ageing fleet of Prime Mover (Hook Loader) HGV vehicles for multiple UK regions including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The procurement method was limited and utilised an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, completed through the NEPO224 Framework Agreement. The award was finalised and activated on 3rd March 2026 with eStar Truck and Van Limited as the supplier, marking the contract value at £12,952,607.94.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for suppliers specialising in heavy-duty motor vehicles, particularly those experienced in framework agreements and capable of catering to large-scale regional needs. Businesses proficient in offering competitive pricing and providing optional extensions, such as a 1-year extension, would find this contract appealing. The successful fulfilment by eStar Truck and Van Limited, a large-scale supplier based in Knowlsley, highlights the potential for other similar enterprises to engage in such substantial procurement processes and join the network of reliable suppliers to regional authorities in the fire and rescue sector.

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Notice Title

Prime Movers

Notice Description

The provision of Prime Mover (Hook Loader) HGV vehicles.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Prime Movers required to refresh current ageing fleet.

Options: Optional 1 year extension

Procurement Information

Awarded via call - off from an established framework agreement, NEPO224 Framework Agreement for the Acquisition of Heavy Goods and Specialist Vehicles.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0663eb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020288-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

34140000 - Heavy-duty motor vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,952,607 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20261 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
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
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Netherton and Orrell
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ESTAR TRUCK AND VAN

Further Information

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