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Water Carrier

HEREFORD AND WORCESTER FIRE AUTHORITY

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24 Apr 2026 at 09:34

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves the Hereford and Worcester Fire Authority as the buying organisation, seeking to acquire a specialist vehicle under the title "Water Carrier," which falls under the industry category of "Specialist vehicles." The contract is classified as a Direct Award and pertains to the purchase of standard and specialist vehicles without a prior call for competition, specifically targeting Lot 6 for refuse collection and other waste management vehicles. The procurement stage is complete, culminating in a contract award, with a signing date of 20th March 2026. The delivery of the vehicle will be to various regions across the UK, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The procurement method used is limited, given that the process falls outside the scope of regulatory directives.

This contract offers a significant business opportunity for organisations specialising in the production and supply of specialist vehicles, particularly those adept at addressing unique logistical challenges in rural or fire-prone areas. With Whale Tankers Limited being the active supplier, this tender could serve as a model for businesses focusing on innovative solutions in vehicle design and manufacturing, ensuring they cater to niche needs such as water transportation for fire services. Large-scale enterprises experienced in bespoke vehicle manufacturing and logistic operations would find this opportunity particularly beneficial for expansion within the UK service sector.

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Notice Title

Water Carrier

Notice Description

The contract will be awarded as a Direct Award under RM6244 Purchase of Standard and Specialist Vehicles; Lot 6 Refuse Collection and other Waste Management Vehicles.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A fire service water carrier is a specialised vehicle designed to transport large volumes of water or foam-typically to incident sites with limited or no hydrant access. These vehicles are crucial in rural areas or large fires, often supporting multiple fire engines, feeding them water via on-board pumps

Procurement Information

The contract will be awarded as a Direct Award under RM6244 Purchase of Standard and Specialist Vehicles; Lot 6 Refuse Collection and other Waste Management Vehicles.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068a67
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037435-2026
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

34114000 - Specialist vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£223,092 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20261 months 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
HEREFORD AND WORCESTER FIRE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR3 8SP
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
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
Wychavon
Electoral Ward
North Claines & Salwarpe
Westminster Constituency
Droitwich and Evesham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WHALE TANKERS

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