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title: "Supplier Engagement - Framework Agreement for UK Fire and Rescue Emergency Response Vehicles (Pumping Appliances, Aerials and Special Vehicles)"
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# 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-dc532cd8-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service is planning a framework agreement for Emergency Response Vehicles, including Pumping Appliances, Aerials, and Special Vehicles. This procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a key milestone set for supplier engagement to conclude by 23rd February 2018. The anticipated publication of the contract notice is estimated for September or October 2016, while the framework aims to become operational around February or March 2017. The services will be available to Fire and Rescue Services across the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies in the transport equipment and firefighting sectors, particularly those specialising in the manufacturing or supply of emergency response vehicles and related technology. Businesses that are well-suited to participate include manufacturers of firefighting equipment, vehicle suppliers, and those offering repair and maintenance services for such vehicles, aligning with the needs of the UK's Fire and Rescue Services.

## Notice

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service (on behalf of the Chief Fire Officers Association (CFOA) National Procurement Group and Transport Officers Group) is leading a procurement project to implement a framework agreement, specifically for the United Kingdom Fire Sector, 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 September/October 2016. The target date for the framework to go live is February/March 2017. 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 http://www.cfoa.org.uk/12072 Additional information: If you would like to be included in the supplier engagement, please follow these instructions: 1. Paste the following link: https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=BLUELIGHT and login (If you don't have a login, register as a supplier via the 'New Supplier Registration' area and follow these steps once you have your login details). You will not be able to access the supplier engagement opportunity unless you are logged in. 2. Click on 'Public Quotes/Tenders' (top left hand corner) 3. In the 'with keyword' box type 'Fire and Rescue Emergency Response Vehicles' 4. 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 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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/956e7b40-a078-4f95-a743-73aa6dff3484 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| 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 | 22 Dec 2016 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 23 Feb 2018 |
| 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 | Cancelled |
| 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

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 32441000 - Telemetry equipment
- 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 35110000 - Firefighting, rescue and safety equipment
- 35412000 - Armoured combat vehicles
- 35710000 - Command, control, communication and computer systems
- 42122000 - Pumps
- 42415000 - Forklift trucks, works trucks, railway-station platforms tractors
- 44480000 - Miscellaneous fire-protection equipment
- 50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment

## Release History

- 22 Dec 2016 at 12:10 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/956e7b40-a078-4f95-a743-73aa6dff3484
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b55d74c-93c2-4835-ba09-a12c3faa1813

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/956e7b40-a078-4f95-a743-73aa6dff3484
  22nd December 2016 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b55d74c-93c2-4835-ba09-a12c3faa1813
  5th July 2016 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cfoa.org.uk/12072
- http://www.dsfire.gov.uk
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=BLUELIGHT

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