--- title: "PRELIMINARY MARKET ENGAGEMENT - DS478-24 NFCC Emergency Response Vehicles" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c07f11b8-fc54-465c-a286-dd6f5625717a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c07f11b8-fc54-465c-a286-dd6f5625717a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c07f11b8-fc54-465c-a286-dd6f5625717a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c07f11b8-fc54-465c-a286-dd6f5625717a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE" published: "2024-12-17" --- # PRELIMINARY MARKET ENGAGEMENT - DS478-24 NFCC Emergency Response Vehicles Buyer: DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c07f11b8-fc54-465c-a286-dd6f5625717a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c07f11b8-fc54-465c-a286-dd6f5625717a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c07f11b8-fc54-465c-a286-dd6f5625717a.json) ## Summary The Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service is initiating a preliminary market engagement for the procurement of NFCC Emergency Response Vehicles, specifically Pumping Appliances, Aerials, and Special Vehicles, under the tender ID DS478-24. This notice falls under the planning stage with a key engagement end date set for 17th March 2025. The procurement is targeted towards the emergency vehicles industry category and is aimed at bolstering the vehicle fleet for UK Fire and Rescue Services. The primary location for delivery is South West, United Kingdom, with a delivery postal code of EX3 0NW. This market engagement notice was first published on 11th November 2024 and has been most recently updated on 17th December 2024. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacture and supply of specialist and emergency vehicles. Companies that have expertise in delivering high-quality rescue vehicles and those that provide innovative solutions for emergency services will find this engagement particularly beneficial. The engagement process allows suppliers to influence the strategy, procurement, and ongoing management of future agreements, paving the way for long-term contracts and partnerships. The project is not a recurrent procurement type, making it an exclusive opportunity for well-suited businesses to secure a critical role in supporting the UK’s emergency response infrastructure. ## Notice Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service is providing an opportunity for suppliers to engage and 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). Additional information: For more information on the Preliminary Market Engagement, please visit out e-tendering portal at https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home This site is free to register. To locate the opportunity on the portal, please go to 'Tenders' and search 'DS478-24' or 'NFCC Emergency Response Vehicle'. For support on using the portal, please see the supplier guide located at https://bluelightcommercial.police.uk/media/2284/sell2bluelight-in-tend-full-supplier-guide.pdf Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/748a1220-2203-4418-b562-1d809186c6cb | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 17 Mar 2025 | | 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 | | Locality | - | | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34114000 - Specialist vehicles - 34114100 - Emergency vehicles - 34114110 - Rescue vehicles ## Release History - 17 Dec 2024 at 12:26 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/748a1220-2203-4418-b562-1d809186c6cb - 11 Nov 2024 at 08:33 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/748a1220-2203-4418-b562-1d809186c6cb ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/748a1220-2203-4418-b562-1d809186c6cb 17th December 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/dsfire/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://bluelightcommercial.police.uk/media/2284/sell2bluelight-in-tend-full-supplier-guide.pdf - https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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