Planning

TIAL-PROC-0113 - Fire Engine

TEESSIDE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

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Planning

20 May 2026 at 14:20

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Teesside International Airport is undertaking a public procurement process, currently in the planning stage, for the procurement of an Aircraft Rescue and Firefighter (ARFF) vehicle. The procurement is part of a Pre-Tender Market Engagement (PTME) exercise and is set to conclude with a supplier agreement by August 2026. The closing date for submission during this engagement phase is set for 10th June 2026 at 12:00pm. The opportunity involves the supply of goods under the industry category of rescue and firefighting vehicles and is located in Darlington, UK, with the legal basis provided by the UKPGA 2023/54. The process seeks to award a contract spanning from August 2026 to June 2031.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the manufacturing and supply of rescue vehicles, firefighting vehicles, and fire engines to engage in a competitive procurement process. Suppliers with expertise in developing 6 x 6 domestic chassis-based ARFF vehicles would be particularly well-suited to respond to this tender. The procurement method reflects an above-threshold category, suggesting substantial potential for business growth within the sector. Businesses can seize this chance to showcase their capabilities and expand their presence in the public procurement domain through a potentially rewarding contract engagement with a prominent public authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TIAL-PROC-0113 - Fire Engine

Notice Description

The Contracting Authority seeks to engage the market through this Pre-Tender Market Engagement (PTME) exercise in preparation for the potential procurement of a supplier to supply an Aircraft Rescue and Firefighter (ARFF) vehicle based on a 6 x 6 domestic chassis. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Darlington:-Rescue-vehicles./Y9U7Q27UST To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/Y9U7Q27UST

Planning Information

The Contracting Authority seeks to engage the market through this Pre-Tender Market Engagement (PTME) exercise in preparation for the potential procurement of a supplier to supply an Aircraft Rescue and Firefighter (ARFF) vehicle based on a 6 x 6 domestic chassis. The submission date will be on the 10th of June 2026 at 12:00pm.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069dc2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046520-2026
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

34114110 - Rescue vehicles

34144210 - Firefighting vehicles

34144213 - Fire engines

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Aug 2026 - 2 Jun 2031 4-5 years
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
TEESSIDE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL2 1NJ
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Sadberge & Middleton St George
Westminster Constituency
Stockton West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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