--- title: "Supplier Engagement - Framework Agreement for UK Fire and Rescue Emergency Response Vehicles (Pumping Appliances, Aerials and Special Vehicles)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3cf54c86-f254-4b5a-bc21-74b7f7ad4a52" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3cf54c86-f254-4b5a-bc21-74b7f7ad4a52" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3cf54c86-f254-4b5a-bc21-74b7f7ad4a52.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3cf54c86-f254-4b5a-bc21-74b7f7ad4a52.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE" published: "2021-07-21" --- # Supplier Engagement - Framework Agreement for UK Fire and Rescue Emergency Response Vehicles (Pumping Appliances, Aerials and Special Vehicles) Buyer: DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3cf54c86-f254-4b5a-bc21-74b7f7ad4a52 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3cf54c86-f254-4b5a-bc21-74b7f7ad4a52) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3cf54c86-f254-4b5a-bc21-74b7f7ad4a52.json) ## Summary The Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service is currently leading a procurement process for a Framework Agreement aimed at sourcing UK Fire and Rescue Emergency Response Vehicles, specifically Pumping Appliances, Aerials, and Special Vehicles. This project, identified as "Supplier Engagement - Framework Agreement for UK Fire and Rescue Emergency Response Vehicles," is in the planning stage with an engagement end date set for 30th November 2021. Suppliers are invited to participate in the supplier engagement process before the anticipated call for competition in November 2021, with the framework expected to commence on 28th March 2022. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing or supply of firefighting vehicles, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies with expertise in creating emergency response equipment and those looking to expand into the public sector contracts are well-suited for this opportunity. Engaging in this procurement process can lead to an established partnership with fire and rescue services throughout the UK, thereby fostering growth and enhancing the supplier's market presence. ## Notice Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service (on behalf of the National Fire Chiefs Council Fire Commercial Transformation Programme (NFCC FCTP) and National Fire Chiefs Council Transport Officers Group (NFCC TOG)) is leading a procurement project to replace the existing framework agreement for Emergency Response Vehicles (Pumping Appliances, Aerial Appliances and Special Vehicles). This Early Engagement Notice is to invite suppliers to be part of the supplier engagement for this procurement. The estimated value of the framework agreement will be provided in Contract Notice. It is estimated that the Contract Notice (call for competition) will be published in November 2021. The target date for the framework to go live is 28th March 2022. Further information on the existing framework agreement, can be found on the NFCC website via this link: https://www.nationalfirechiefs.org.uk/NFCC-Emergency-Response-Vehicles This supplier engagement opportunity is set up to: a) Allow the Project Team for this future framework agreement to provide themarket with regular updates on the progress of the project (via the Bluelight EU Supply e-tendering portal) b) Give suppliers the ability to submit questions related to the future procurement c) Give suppliers visibility of the questions asked (the suppliers name will not be revealed) and the responses provided. Suppliers who would like to be included in the supplier engagement for this procurement should follow these instructions: 1. Paste the following link: https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=BLUELIGHT and login to the portal (If you do not have a login, register as a supplier via the 'New Supplier Registration' area and follow these steps once you have your login details). Please note that you will not be able to access the supplier engagement opportunity unless you are logged in. 2. Click on 'Current tender opportunities' 3. In the 'with keyword' box type 'Fire and Rescue Emergency Response Vehicles' 4. The opportunity should appear - Click on the blue wording 'Supplier Engagement - Framework Agreement for UK Fire and Rescue Emergency Response Vehicles (Pumping Appliances, Aerials and Special Vehicles)' 5. Click on the blue 'Accept' button at the top of the page 6. You will then be registered as a supplier against this supplier engagement opportunity. 7. Use the 'Messaging' and 'Access Documents' areas to submit questions/review information The Supplier Engagement Process: Registered suppliers (those who have followed the above instructions) will receive system notifications every time a message is posted within the e-tendering portal (project updates and responses to supplier questions will be submitted via the 'Messaging' area). Suppliers will also be able to submit messages for the Project Team to respond to - The name of supplier asking the question will not be revealed . This engagement shall cease prior to the publication of the Invitation to Tender. Additional information: The Contracting Authorities who will have access to the framework agreement will be confirmed within the Contract Notice (at the point of the call for competition). As a minimum this will be all Fire and Rescue Services (FRS) within the United Kingdom https://www.nationalfirechiefs.org.uk/Fire-and-Rescue-Services ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6228606d-ab83-4a04-b01d-7b327affa928 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Jul 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 Nov 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34144210 - Firefighting vehicles ## Release History - 21 Jul 2021 at 08:40 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6228606d-ab83-4a04-b01d-7b327affa928 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6228606d-ab83-4a04-b01d-7b327affa928 21st July 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017112-2021?origin=SearchResults&p=1 Link to Find a Tender notice ## Notice URLs - https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=BLUELIGHT - https://www.nationalfirechiefs.org.uk/Fire-and-Rescue-Services - https://www.nationalfirechiefs.org.uk/NFCC-Emergency-Response-Vehicles ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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