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title: "Major Rescue Tender"
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# Major Rescue Tender

Buyer: AVON FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eebe97b4-4b05-48ba-8c1e-ea7a93d42fba

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## Summary

The Avon Fire & Rescue Service is inviting tenders for a Major Rescue Tender, equipped with a crane, winch, and optional hybrid chassis, to be used in the Avon area. This 4-year contract includes the vehicle's build and warranty, with an optional 11-year extension for servicing and maintenance. The procurement method is a selective process, with a tender deadline of January 20, 2023, and a contract period starting from October 16, 2023, to October 15, 2038.

This tender presents opportunities in the emergency vehicles industry category and is well-suited for businesses capable of building and maintaining specialized rescue vehicles for firefighting services. Companies proficient in constructing and servicing vehicles with unique functions, such as crane and winch operations, should consider bidding for this contract to support Avon Fire & Rescue Service's operational needs over an extended period.

## Notice

Avon Fire Authority are looking to build a Major Rescue Tender for operational use within the Avon area. Due to the nature of the incidents that the Major Rescue Tender will attend, the vehicle must have a crane and winch to assist with rescues and road traffic collisions. As part of this build, a hybrid chassis would also be considered. The initial 4 year contract is for the build and warranty of the vehicle. However, the Authority has also included optional 11 year extension in 12 month periods for any potential servicing, maintenance and parts that may be required in the Major Rescue Tender operational life at Avon Fire and Rescue Service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b349c91-8bea-4f00-a6ae-3b6806d8532d |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Oct 2023 - 15 Oct 2038 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | AVON FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS20 8JJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK61 North Somerset |
| Local authority | North Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Portishead West |
| Westminster constituency | North Somerset |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34114100 - Emergency vehicles
- 34114110 - Rescue vehicles
- 34144000 - Special-purpose motor vehicles
- 34144200 - Vehicles for the emergency services
- 34144210 - Firefighting vehicles

## Release History

- 5 Jan 2023 at 12:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b349c91-8bea-4f00-a6ae-3b6806d8532d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b349c91-8bea-4f00-a6ae-3b6806d8532d
  5th January 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=58495&B=BLUELIGHT
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/30508
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- http://www.avonfire.gov.uk

## Provenance

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