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C26042 - Smoke Machines - Pre-Market Engagement Notice

KENT FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE

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01 Jul 2026 at 08:35

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Kent Fire and Rescue Service, as the buying organisation, is engaging in a procurement process with the intent to understand the market for smoke generation equipment and related services. This process, titled "C26042 - Smoke Machines - Pre-Market Engagement Notice," falls under the goods procurement category with additional services elements. Located in Maidstone, United Kingdom, and identified under the CPV code for firefighting equipment, this engagement is part of the planning stage and aims to improve firefighter training environments. Interested parties should note the crucial deadline for pre-market engagement responses, set for 15th July 2026. The process will inform the Authority on suitable technology and maintenance support required for their operational training exercises, such as Breathing Apparatus training and Fire Behaviour Training.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses specialising in firefighting equipment and maintenance services to potentially supply cutting-edge smoke generation systems. By participating in this pre-market engagement, companies can influence the requirements and specifications of future tenders, positioning themselves strategically in the procurement process. Firms that excel in innovation and supply of training equipment, as well as those offering robust servicing and support models, are well-suited to compete. Engaging with Kent Fire and Rescue Service through this process could establish long-term business relationships and open avenues for growth within the public sector's emergency services market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

C26042 - Smoke Machines - Pre-Market Engagement Notice

Notice Description

Kent Fire and Rescue Service (The Authority) is undertaking pre-market engagement to gain a better understanding of the current market for smoke generation equipment, training smoke fluids, and associated maintenance and support services used within firefighter training environments. The Authority delivers a range of operational training activities including: - Breathing Apparatus (BA) training - Search and Rescue exercises - Incident Command simulations - Fire Behaviour Training Smoke generation is a critical component of realistic training environments, enabling the simulation of zero-visibility conditions. The Authority currently utilises portable smoke generation systems across multiple training sites. The systems require ongoing servicing, maintenance and consumable supply. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Maidstone:-Firefighting-equipment./66ZB566N3D To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/66ZB566N3D

Planning Information

Kent Fire and Rescue Service (The Authority) is undertaking pre-market engagement to gain a better understanding of the current market for smoke generation equipment, training smoke fluids, and associated maintenance and support services used within firefighter training environments. The Authority delivers a range of operational training activities including: - Breathing Apparatus (BA) training - Search and Rescue exercises - Incident Command simulations - Fire Behaviour Training Smoke generation is a critical component of realistic training environments, enabling the simulation of zero-visibility conditions. The Authority currently utilises portable smoke generation systems across multiple training sites. The systems require ongoing servicing, maintenance and consumable supply. The purpose of this pre-market engagement is to: - Understand current solutions in smoke generation technology - Assess the range of smoke fluids and their suitability for fire training environments - Identify appropriate maintenance, servicing and support models All interest suppliers are to register to the Kent Business Portal (https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/) where the market engagement document can be viewed detailing the full market engagement and information being requested.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c0cf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061531-2026
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

CPV Codes

35111000 - Firefighting equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Jul 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Oct 2026 - 4 Oct 2032 Over 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
KENT FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME15 6XB
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Tovil
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Further Information

Notice Documents

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