Award

Urban Search and Rescue Light Strike Vehicle

SOUTH WALES FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

03 Apr 2025 at 00:00

TenderUpdate

13 Aug 2024 at 00:00

Tender

19 Jul 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service is inviting tenders for an Urban Search and Rescue Light Strike Vehicle. The procurement process involves the conversion of a box van on a low slung, twin axle 14-ton large goods vehicle chassis for their Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) team. The procurement stage is currently at the award stage, following a tender update and the initial tender process. The procurement method is open procedure and the process began with the tender notice on 19th July 2024. Key locations for this procurement are Wales, with submissions having been due by 28th August 2024 following a time amendment.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in vehicle conversion, especially those specializing in large goods vehicles and emergency response equipment. Companies with expertise in meeting technical, delivery, and environmental standards, who can offer competitive pricing, are well-suited for this tender. The procurement is valued at GBP 200,000, providing a substantial business growth opportunity for the successful bidder. This opportunity aligns with South Wales Fire and Rescue Service’s commitment to enhancing their operational capabilities through quality vehicle customization.

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Notice Title

Urban Search and Rescue Light Strike Vehicle

Notice Description

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service are seeking tenders from suppliers to undertake a box van conversion on a low slung, twin axle 14-ton large goods vehicle chassis for its Urban Search and Rescue Team (USAR).

Lot Information

Lot 1

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service are seeking tenders from suppliers to undertake a box van conversion on a low slung, twin axle 14-ton large goods vehicle chassis for its Urban Search and Rescue Team (USAR).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-143184
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=143184
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34114100 - Emergency vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH WALES FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
Julie Snooks, Lee Bunkham
Contact Email
j-snooks@southwales-fire.gov.uk, l-bunkham@southwales-fire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1443232082

Buyer Location

Locality
LLANTRISANT
Postcode
CF72 8LX
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Llantrisant and Talbot Green
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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