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title: "DS507-25 Base Vehicles for Incident Command Units"
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# DS507-25 Base Vehicles for Incident Command Units

Buyer: DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1a668d20-93b6-48f9-99cb-7786cf248ef3

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## Summary

The Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service has successfully completed a procurement process to provide four Volkswagen Panel vans for use as Incident Command Units. This contract, valued at £163,000, was awarded to Volkswagen Group UK Ltd, under the Crown Commercial Framework Agreement for Vehicle Purchase (RM6244). The procurement method was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract commenced on 11th December 2025 and is scheduled to conclude on 1st May 2029. This tender falls under the "Vehicles for the emergency services" category, with the location of delivery being the South West of the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies within the automotive industry that specialise in providing specialised vehicles and equipment to emergency services. SMEs, in particular, were considered suitable for this bid, as outlined by the procurement’s suitability criteria. Businesses with experience in framework agreements and those able to provide compliant vehicles tailored to specific emergency response needs would have been well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the contract involves a selective procurement process within a framework, having robust capabilities in meeting specific and strategic partner requirements was crucial for success.

## Notice

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority has awarded a contract to Volkswagen Group for the provision of four Volkswagen Panel vans, The contract is awarded via the Crown Commercial Framework Agreement for Vehicle Purchase (RM6244).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76dc5932-5708-4d48-8bef-eab80e766b61 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 11 Dec 2025 - 1 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £163,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £163,000 |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VOLKSWAGEN GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34144200 - Vehicles for the emergency services

## Release History

- 6 Jan 2026 at 17:02 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76dc5932-5708-4d48-8bef-eab80e766b61
- 5 Jan 2026 at 14:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76dc5932-5708-4d48-8bef-eab80e766b61

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76dc5932-5708-4d48-8bef-eab80e766b61
  6th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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