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title: "AST van conversion"
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# AST van conversion

Buyer: DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-04c5b2e9-ac1e-44b6-87d4-5e430408ab85

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## Summary

Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service has awarded a contract for the conversion of six Peugeot Boxer vans, to be used for their AST provision. The contract, titled "AST van conversion," falls under the vehicle conversion and reconditioning services category (CPV 50117000) and will take place in Exeter, England, with a delivery address postal code of EX3 0NW. The procurement process, initiated by tender, employed a limited procurement method under a competitive quotation (below threshold) procedure. The tender period concluded on 12th November 2024, with the contract period spanning from 13th November 2024 to 12th November 2025. The total contract value is £77,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in vehicle conversion and reconditioning services. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) could particularly benefit from such contracts, fostering business growth through government contracts and enhancing their portfolio. As the contract has been awarded to Provox UK, a large enterprise, other businesses in the same sector can look towards similar tenders by local authorities for growth opportunities. The process highlights the importance of engaging in competitive quotations and maintaining readiness to undertake government contracts for SMEs aiming to expand their market presence.

## Notice

Devon and Somerset Fire & Rescue Authority have awarded a contract for the conversion of six Peugeot Boxer vans (which have been free-issued by the Service) for our AST provision.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0465a277-60f7-4a6f-ab77-9fce75694c2d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 13 Nov 2024 - 12 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £70,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX3 0NW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | East Devon |
| Electoral ward | Clyst Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PROVOX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50117000 - Vehicle conversion and reconditioning services

## Release History

- 15 Nov 2024 at 13:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0465a277-60f7-4a6f-ab77-9fce75694c2d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0465a277-60f7-4a6f-ab77-9fce75694c2d
  15th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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