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Replacement of Light Fleet (Vans)

Royal Berkshire Fire Authority

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11 Mar 2026 at 16:39

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Berkshire Fire Authority has completed the procurement process for the replacement of its light fleet vans, focusing on the acquisition of a 4x4 van suitable for water rescue operations. The procurement fits within the category of goods, specifically light vans, and the geographic location for these operations is Reading, United Kingdom. The procurement method utilised was a limited competition below the threshold, indicating that minimal tenders were invited to participate. This contract was signed on 20th November 2025 and had an active period until the end of December 2025. The vans were required to be delivered to the Royal Berkshire Fire Rescue Service headquarters within two months of order confirmation.

Such a tender presents significant opportunities for suppliers specialising in used vehicles with low mileage, particularly those capable of delivering minimal modifications locally. The contract was awarded to Anchor Vans Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Reading, highlighting the potential for smaller businesses in the automotive supply sector to compete effectively in public procurement processes. Companies that offer niche vehicle supply options or have robust capabilities in prompt delivery and modifications may find their expertise particularly suited to similar public sector needs in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Replacement of Light Fleet (Vans)

Notice Description

A 4x4 van is needed for water rescue operations. The requirements were for it to be a used van and to have low mileage. The vans will be delivered to Royal Berkshire Fire Rescue Service HQ (RBFRS HQ). Within two months of order confirmation, at least one van will be purchased and deployed for operational use. Minimal modification work is required and will be completed locally.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0667a4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021992-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34136100 - Light vans

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£21,113 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Nov 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Royal Berkshire Fire Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG31 7SD
Postcode Area
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
West Berkshire
Electoral Ward
Tilehurst Birch Copse
Westminster Constituency
Reading West and Mid Berkshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANCHOR VANS LTD.

Further Information

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