Planning

Ask AI about this notice

Summarise, research or assess it with AI

View Markdown

Share this notice

Send this contract to a colleague

Emergency Response, Rescue Equipment and Associated Services 2

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL TRADING AS PROCUREMENT SERVICES

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Planning

04 Aug 2026 at 14:13

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council, trading as Procurement Services, is currently in the planning stage of creating a framework for the procurement of Emergency Response, Rescue Equipment, and Associated Services. This involves goods such as defibrillators, stretchers, rescue dinghies, life jackets, and emergency shelters. The procurement process is structured as a national framework agreement and seeks to engage with suppliers to develop a specification that meets public sector needs and offers best value. Located in West Malling, UKJ46, the council is inviting participation through an online questionnaire and one-on-one meetings to explore market capabilities. The milestone for this market engagement is scheduled for completion by 19th August 2026, providing potential suppliers time to provide input before formal tendering begins.

This procurement process provides a significant business growth opportunity, with a projected value of £200 million, rising to a potential £240 million. It is well-suited for businesses specialising in the manufacture and supply of emergency and rescue equipment. Companies with innovative solutions and capabilities in logistics, safety, and public sector compliance will find ample opportunities to collaborate with government entities. The flexibility of the framework encourages a wide range of suppliers to engage, fostering innovation and enhancing market reach for businesses in the emergency response sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

Emergency Response, Rescue Equipment and Associated Services 2

Notice Description

Procurement Services are looking to create a local and national framework for the provision of Emergency Response, Rescue Equipment and Associated services such as but not limited to water rescue equipment, rescue tools and equipment, working at height, medical response equipment, drones and emergency shelters. Your response will help us design a framework that meets the needs of suppliers and customers to improve the procurement experience across all areas in the public sector. Scope and LOT structure is still to be determined. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-West-Malling:-Defibrillator./J5375D6Z64 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/J5375D6Z64

Planning Information

The purpose of this engagement is to: Understand market capability and capacity Inform the development of the specification Create an objective pricing mechanism Explore innovative solutions Identify potential risks and delivery models Suppliers and Customers are invited to participate in the following activities: Online Questionnaire via delta portal tender box and email to arrange 121 meetings on teams. This is not a call for competition at this stage, it is to explore what is needed in the market place and how best to design the framework to assist public sector spending to offer best value and a route to market that is compliant.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06db84
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073799-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Aug 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2027 - 31 Jul 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
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL TRADING AS PROCUREMENT SERVICES
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MALLING
Postcode
ME19 4YT
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tonbridge and Malling
Electoral Ward
Kings Hill
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-06db84-2026-08-04T15:13:49+01:00",
    "date": "2026-08-04T15:13:49+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-06db84",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PYCX-4938-CCHM",
            "name": "Kent County Council trading as Procurement Services",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PYCX-4938-CCHM"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "1 Abbey Wood Road",
                "locality": "West Malling",
                "postalCode": "ME19 4YT",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKJ46"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "procurementdelivery@csltd.org.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
                    }
                ]
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-PPON-PYCX-4938-CCHM",
        "name": "Kent County Council trading as Procurement Services"
    },
    "planning": {
        "milestones": [
            {
                "id": "engagement",
                "type": "engagement",
                "description": "The purpose of this engagement is to: Understand market capability and capacity Inform the development of the specification Create an objective pricing mechanism Explore innovative solutions Identify potential risks and delivery models Suppliers and Customers are invited to participate in the following activities: Online Questionnaire via delta portal tender box and email to arrange 121 meetings on teams. This is not a call for competition at this stage, it is to explore what is needed in the market place and how best to design the framework to assist public sector spending to offer best value and a route to market that is compliant.",
                "dueDate": "2026-08-19T23:59:59+01:00",
                "status": "scheduled"
            }
        ],
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "073799-2026",
                "documentType": "marketEngagementNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK2",
                "description": "Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073799-2026",
                "datePublished": "2026-08-04T15:13:49+01:00",
                "format": "text/html"
            }
        ]
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "Y27004",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "Emergency Response, Rescue Equipment and Associated Services 2",
        "description": "Procurement Services are looking to create a local and national framework for the provision of Emergency Response, Rescue Equipment and Associated services such as but not limited to water rescue equipment, rescue tools and equipment, working at height, medical response equipment, drones and emergency shelters. Your response will help us design a framework that meets the needs of suppliers and customers to improve the procurement experience across all areas in the public sector. Scope and LOT structure is still to be determined. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-West-Malling:-Defibrillator./J5375D6Z64 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/J5375D6Z64",
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "33182100",
                        "description": "Defibrillator"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "33192160",
                        "description": "Stretchers"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "34522200",
                        "description": "Rescue dinghies"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "35112000",
                        "description": "Rescue and emergency equipment"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "39525300",
                        "description": "Life jackets"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "44112100",
                        "description": "Shelters"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amountGross": 240000000,
            "amount": 200000000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "goods",
        "aboveThreshold": true,
        "techniques": {
            "hasFrameworkAgreement": true
        },
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "startDate": "2027-08-01T00:00:00+01:00",
                    "endDate": "2031-07-31T23:59:59+01:00"
                },
                "status": "planning"
            }
        ],
        "status": "planning"
    },
    "language": "en"
}