Planning

Regional Airfield Support Vehicles - Jersey, Channel Islands

PORTS OF JERSEY

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Planning

17 Apr 2026 at 14:17

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ports of Jersey is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for regional airfield support vehicles located at Jersey Airport, Channel Islands. This early-stage engagement involves a Request for Information (RFI) aiming to gather market intelligence to aid in future procurement planning. The procurement focus is on acquiring a fully electric, 4x4 emergency operational vehicle to support the Airfield Rescue and Fire Fighting Service (ARFFS). Businesses interested in participating should note the due date of 1st June 2026 for the RFI submissions. Ports of Jersey, the contracting authority, operates within the private utility sector and seeks innovative, cost-effective solutions suitable for a small operational airport environment.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for firms specialising in emergency vehicles and electric automotive technologies. Companies with expertise in sustainable transport solutions, particularly those offering advancements in electric 4x4 vehicles, are well-suited to consider this engagement. Although this is not an open competition, participation in providing insights could influence the scope and strategy for potential future procurement exercises, offering a chance for suppliers to align with emerging requirements and innovation trends within the aviation support sector. Businesses that demonstrate an understanding of the small airport operations context and offer proportionate solutions may find themselves in an advantageous position in the subsequent procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Regional Airfield Support Vehicles - Jersey, Channel Islands

Notice Description

Ports of Jersey is undertaking early market engagement to inform a future procurement exercise for a fully electric, 4x4 operational vehicle to support the Airfield Rescue and Fire Fighting Service (ARFFS) at Jersey Airport.

Planning Information

Ports of Jersey is undertaking early pre‑market engagement by way of a Request for Information (RFI) to gather market intelligence to inform a potential future procurement. This engagement is exploratory and non‑binding and is not a call for competition nor part of a procurement process. No contract will be awarded as a result of this notice. The RFI seeks supplier insight on proportionate, cost‑effective and right‑sized solutions suitable for a small operational airport environment, including alternative approaches and innovations. Responses may be used to inform the scope, specification, commercial strategy and route to market for any future procurement exercise. Participation in this engagement will not confer any advantage or disadvantage in any subsequent procurement process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068589
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035303-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34114100 - Emergency vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 2 Jun 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PORTS OF JERSEY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ST PETER
Postcode
JE1 1BY
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Channel Islands
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Channel Islands
Electoral Ward
L99999999
Westminster Constituency
L99999999

Further Information

Notice Documents

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