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title: "Purchase of 41 Vehicles for West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service"
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buyer: "WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Purchase of 41 Vehicles for West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service

Buyer: WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4844aaee-fd3d-476b-ae34-7c362f1f95f0

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## Summary

The procurement process for the purchase of 41 vehicles for the West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service has been completed under the selective procurement method with a call-off from the CCS Framework RM6244 Lot 4. The buying organisation is West Sussex County Council, located in Chichester, South East, United Kingdom. The process falls under the industry category of firefighting vehicles. The award was made to VOLVO CAR UK LIMITED, a large-scale supplier, on 11th February 2026. The procurement, initially initiated as a tender, has moved to the award stage with a contract period starting on 18th February 2026 and ending on 17th February 2030. The tender period concluded on 4th February 2026.

This contract represents significant opportunities for large enterprises capable of fulfilling obligations under framework agreements within the specified contract term. The agreement, valued at £1,618,915.33, suggests robust business growth potential for automotive manufacturers specialising in firefighting and emergency service vehicles. While small and voluntary sector enterprises may not have been targeted for this tender, the successful supply of specialised vehicles by VOLVO CAR UK LIMITED demonstrates the potential for heavy vehicle manufacturers to broaden their market reach by engaging in public procurement processes with local governments and regional councils.

## Notice

Purchase of 41 Vehicles for West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service under CCS Framework RM6244 Lot 4

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17068158-54e1-4363-a1ff-0c251a47f8ef |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 18 Feb 2026 - 17 Feb 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,618,915 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,618,915 |
| 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 | WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHICHESTER |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO19 1RQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) |
| Local authority | Chichester |
| Electoral ward | Chichester Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chichester |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VOLVO CAR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34144210 - Firefighting vehicles

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2026 at 16:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17068158-54e1-4363-a1ff-0c251a47f8ef

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17068158-54e1-4363-a1ff-0c251a47f8ef
  10th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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