--- title: "Supplier Consultation - Emergency Response Vehicles for UK Fire and Rescue Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6dec2d65-df05-4f9d-be39-5c3e7638f184" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6dec2d65-df05-4f9d-be39-5c3e7638f184" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6dec2d65-df05-4f9d-be39-5c3e7638f184.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6dec2d65-df05-4f9d-be39-5c3e7638f184.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE" published: "2021-01-19" --- # Supplier Consultation - Emergency Response Vehicles for UK Fire and Rescue Services Buyer: DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6dec2d65-df05-4f9d-be39-5c3e7638f184 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6dec2d65-df05-4f9d-be39-5c3e7638f184) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6dec2d65-df05-4f9d-be39-5c3e7638f184.json) ## Summary The procurement process for "Supplier Consultation - Emergency Response Vehicles for UK Fire and Rescue Services" is being conducted by the Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service, with the aim of replacing an existing framework agreement that expires in September 2021. This initiative falls within the industry category of specialist vehicles, particularly focusing on emergency response vehicles, including firefighting vehicles and fire engines. The current stage of the procurement is planning, with a key milestone of engagement ending on 3rd March 2021. Interested suppliers can participate in the consultation by submitting a questionnaire through the Bluelight e-tendering portal. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of emergency response vehicles and related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would particularly benefit, as they are encouraged to engage in the consultation process, thereby allowing them to influence the future procurement strategy for the National Fire Chiefs Council. Companies specialising in vehicle conversion, firefighting equipment, and specialist vehicle production would be well-suited to compete in this procurement, ultimately aiding in the growth of their business within the public sector framework. ## Notice In March 2017, Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service (on behalf of UK Fire and Rescue Services) awarded a Framework Agreement for Emergency Response Vehicles (Pumping Appliances, Aerials and Special Vehicles). The Framework Agreement is due to expire in September 2021. Suppliers are invited to complete and submit a Consultation Questionnaire as part of the pre-procurement for a replacement route to market. The purpose of the Consultation Questionnaire is to provide suppliers with the opportunity to inform the strategy, procurement and ongoing management of a future NFCC agreement for Emergency Response Vehicles for UK Fire and Rescue Services (Pumping Appliances, Aerials and Special Vehicles). 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 The Supplier Consultation Process: The supplier consultation is being run via the Bluelight e-tendering portal (EU Supply). Suppliers are able to access the Supplier Consultation Questionnaire via the following link: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/supplier/publictenders?B=BLUELIGHT and by searching with the keywords 'Emergency Response Vehicles'. The supplier consultation should then appear for you to be able to accept the invitation. Upon your acceptance, you will automatically have access to the questionnaire within the 'Access Documents' section. Please note that you have to be registered within the e-tendering portal and logged in to be able to accept the invitation. Suppliers are able to register (registration is free of charge) via the following link: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyRegistration/RegisterCompany?OID=4&B=BLUELIGHT Completed questionnaires should be submitted via the messaging area of the e-tendering portal by the deadline. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38f25729-363a-405e-8d7a-70e5cbee3041 | | 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 | 19 Jan 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 3 Mar 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 - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 34114000 - Specialist vehicles - 34144200 - Vehicles for the emergency services - 34144210 - Firefighting vehicles - 34144213 - Fire engines - 50117000 - Vehicle conversion and reconditioning services ## Release History - 19 Jan 2021 at 13:44 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38f25729-363a-405e-8d7a-70e5cbee3041 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38f25729-363a-405e-8d7a-70e5cbee3041 19th January 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyRegistration/RegisterCompany?OID=4&B=BLUELIGHT - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/supplier/publictenders?B=BLUELIGHT - 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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