Planning

Supply & Design of High Volume Pump (HVP) Support Vehicles

MERSEYSIDE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

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Planning

26 May 2026 at 15:17

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority is seeking proposals for the supply and design of High Volume Pump (HVP) Support Vehicles, as part of their upcoming procurement effort focused on specialist vehicle conversion and supply. This procurement process is in the planning stage with a further competition approach to be employed. The contracting authority is located in Bootle, Merseyside, United Kingdom, and the relevant procurement category is goods. Key dates include the publication of a pipeline notice on 26th May 2026, with the project expected to commence on 1st January 2027 and conclude by 31st December 2028. Interested suppliers should be aware that a future notice will be issued by 1st October 2026, highlighting further stages and timelines.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in vehicle conversion and supply, specifically those with expertise in creating high-performance, specialised vehicles. Companies experienced in meeting the rigorous standards set by governmental and emergency service agencies will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. With the procurement focused on a national scale, businesses with the capability to deliver across the United Kingdom will benefit greatly. Engaging in this tender offers not only the potential for growth through access to a public-sector client but also the prestige of working with a major authority such as the Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority, enhancing their portfolio in the public safety sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply & Design of High Volume Pump (HVP) Support Vehicles

Notice Description

Merseyside Fire & Rescue Authority, on behalf of National Resilience, are looking for an experienced supplier to Supply, Design & Convert fit for purpose vans into High Volume Pump (HVP) Support Vehicles to support the HVP operations throughout the United Kingdom. The route to market is a Further Competition.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a43f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049022-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2028 2-3 years
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Netherton and Orrell
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Further Information

Notice Documents

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