Planning

Rescue Support and Stabilisation Equipment

MERSEYSIDE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

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Planning

22 May 2026 at 11:49

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority is in the planning stage of a procurement process to acquire Rescue Support and Stabilisation Equipment, with a focus on vehicle stabilisation and structural shoring systems. This procurement involves significant supply to multiple Fire and Rescue services across England. The procurement is categorised under goods, specifically targeting the industries of firefighting, rescue and emergency equipment, and safety equipment. Key dates include a planned contract period starting on 1st September 2026 and ending on 31st August 2027. Additionally, a future notice is scheduled for 6th July 2026. The procurement is open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with delivery addresses spanning several UK regions including UKC, UKD, and others.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in the supply of firefighting, rescue, and safety equipment. Companies with capabilities in developing and delivering multiple ‘kits’ for deployment could significantly benefit. The involvement of the National Resilience suggests a need for suppliers who can meet stringent requirements for quality and reliability. SMEs are encouraged to participate, which supports business growth and diversification opportunities for smaller entities capable of meeting the procurement needs of the Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority and associated services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Rescue Support and Stabilisation Equipment

Notice Description

Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority, on behalf of National Resilience seeks a supplier to provide Rescue Support and Stabilisation Equipment. The equipment will include systems for vehicle stabilisation (including heavy vehicles) and structural shoring. Multiple 'kits' will be required that will be deployed from various Fire and Rescue services across England.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a10c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047814-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

35111000 - Firefighting equipment

35112000 - Rescue and emergency equipment

35113000 - Safety 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 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Jul 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MERSEYSIDE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
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
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Netherton and Orrell
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Further Information

Notice Documents

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