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C26042 - Smoke Machines

KENT FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE

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07 Aug 2026 at 10:03

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Kent Fire and Rescue Service is seeking bids for the provision of smoke machines, vital for firefighter training, including breathing apparatus drills and rescue simulations. This procurement, titled "C26042 - Smoke Machines," is conducted by Kent Fire and Rescue Service, a public authority under sub-central government, located in Maidstone, United Kingdom. With an open procurement method, the process is currently in the tender stage. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their proposals online by the 11th of September, 2026. The goods fall under the category of firefighting equipment with a maximum budget of £105,000. The contract will commence on the 30th of October, 2026, and run until the 29th of October, 2032, with potential for a 12-month extension.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for firms in the manufacturing and maintenance sectors of firefighting equipment, including SMEs eligible to apply. Companies adept at supplying advanced simulation tools and support services would find this contract suitable for expanding their market presence and securing a long-term association with a public authority. The contract’s focus on quality and pricing opens doors for businesses capable of providing reliable products and competitive pricing structures, crucial for meeting the quality standards required for essential firefighter training environments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

C26042 - Smoke Machines

Notice Description

Kent Fire and Rescue Service (The Authority) is to appoint a supplier to provide 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. Deadline for submissions is the 11th September 2026 and all submission are to be made via the Kent Business Portal (https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/) For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Maidstone:-Firefighting-equipment./7BU6P88X99 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/7BU6P88X99

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Contract can be extended for an additional 12 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06deda
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075179-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£105,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£105,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
11 Sep 20261 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Oct 2026 - 29 Oct 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
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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