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title: "Provision for purchase of a Kia Flexi Duty Officer (FDO) Car"
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# Provision for purchase of a Kia Flexi Duty Officer (FDO) Car

Buyer: ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c88e0511-e57e-4579-a234-47bca9781fb0

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## Summary

The Royal Berkshire Fire & Rescue Service has completed a procurement process titled "Provision for purchase of a Kia Flexi Duty Officer (FDO) Car," which falls under the industry category of emergency vehicles. This procurement, staged at the award phase and valued at £35,186.18, utilises a selective procurement method by way of a call-off from the CCS Framework RM6244 (Lot 2). The process encompasses the purchase of a vehicle and a necessary emergency service conversion from specialist suppliers. The procurement commenced on 1st April 2026 and will conclude on 28th February 2027, focusing on operational service in Reading, England, with delivery to postal code RG317SD.

The awarded contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in automotive supply and emergency vehicle conversion services. With procurement completed via a framework agreement, larger-scale enterprises like Fish Brothers Kia, along with SMEs such as Halls Electrical Ltd, are well-positioned to benefit from this and similar tenders. This procurement process not only supports the continuity of emergency response services but also encourages entries from businesses capable of providing specialist vehicle conversions meeting high operational standards. Thus, companies equipped with the necessary expertise and competitive pricing models can leverage such opportunities for further business growth.

## Notice

The Authority requires the purchase of a new Flexi Duty Officer (FDO) vehicle to support operational response and service delivery across the organisation. The vehicle will be used to enable rapid deployment, incident attendance, and the effective coordination of emergency response activities. The Authority has identified that the most cost-effective and compliant route for procurement is via CCS Framework RM6244 (Lot 2) from 29/11/22 - 28/11/2026. This route provides access to a significant cost saving, with a discount of approximately 24% in this case. Following this approach, KIA UK has been identified as the supplier for the provision of the vehicle via the CCS framework RM6244 (Lot 2) from 29/11/22 - 28/11/2026, based on their compliant offering and competitive pricing. In addition to the base vehicle purchase, there is a requirement to undertake a specialist emergency service conversion ("999 install") to ensure the vehicle is fully operational for On Call Officers. This includes the installation of grille/bumper, front & side screen blues, rear screen lamps, tailgate/ headlining/ boot, equipment isolation, centre console and dash area, mobile comms, backboard, control systems and harness & consumables. As KIA does not provide this conversion as part of a single supply arrangement, a separate specialist supplier is required to complete the installation. The Authority has obtained quotation from Halls Electrical based in Swindon for similar conversions and has found them to provide a reliable and effective service. The procurement of both the vehicle and the associated conversion will ensure the Authority maintains operational capability, supports business continuity, and enables the continued delivery of critical emergency response services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f3a40fd-5dfb-4871-a397-ec929854b1b7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,186 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,186 |
| 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 | ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE |
| Locality | READING |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG31 7SD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | West Berkshire |
| Electoral ward | Tilehurst Birch Copse |
| Westminster constituency | Reading West and Mid Berkshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | FISH BROTHERS KIA; HALLS ELECTRICAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34114100 - Emergency vehicles

## Release History

- 13 May 2026 at 16:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f3a40fd-5dfb-4871-a397-ec929854b1b7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f3a40fd-5dfb-4871-a397-ec929854b1b7
  13th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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