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Planning

22 Jun 2026 at 15:24

Planning

15 May 2026 at 15:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority is currently in the planning stage of procuring a mobile Mass Decontamination (MD) capability intended for UK emergency responders. This project is part of a broader initiative under National Resilience and falls within the "Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment" industry category. The procurement location is within the United Kingdom. Key dates include a Pre-Market Engagement session scheduled for 10th July 2026, with the registration deadline on 8th July 2026. The procurement process aims to enhance public safety through advanced decontamination units, with a planned contract period commencing on 1st April 2028 and concluding on 31st March 2030.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in security and emergency response equipment, particularly those involved in manufacturing or supplying decontamination solutions. Participating in the development of the MD capability can pave the way for future collaborations with governmental bodies and emergency services across the UK. Companies possessing expertise in waste management, communication systems integration, and inclusive support arrangements will particularly benefit from engaging with this procurement process. Such ventures can significantly expand business opportunities by aligning with national safety and resilience strategies.

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Notice Title

Mass Decontamination (MD) Capability

Notice Description

Merseyside Fire & Rescue Authority, on behalf of National Resilience, seeks potential suppliers of a mobile Mass Decontamination (MD) capability for use by UK emergency responders. The scope of this engagement covers public, responder, and ancillary decontamination capabilities, including waste management, communications, inclusivity, and support arrangements.

Planning Information

The purpose of this Pre-Market engagement is to gauge the level of interest in this opportunity and obtain feedback from the market. It does not formally begin a procurement process or constitute any commitment by the Authority to undertake any procurement exercise. The Authority will be hosting a Pre-Market Engagement session on: Friday 10th July Participants may attend either: In person (at a location within Merseyside), or Virtually via Microsoft Teams. To register your interest, please email procurementmfrs@merseyfire.gov.uk by 5:00 PM on Wednesday 8th July, confirming your preferred method of attendance. Please note that the session will be recorded, and the recording will be made available upon request.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069a50
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058659-2026
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

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

42924720 - Decontamination equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Mar 20279 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2028 - 31 Mar 2030 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MERSEYSIDE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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