--- title: "Supplier Engagement - Framework Agreement for UK Fire and Rescue Emergency Response Vehicles (Pumping Appliances, Aerials and Special Vehicles)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02ca46" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02ca46" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02ca46.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02ca46.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEVON AND SOMERSET FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY" published: "2021-07-20" --- # Supplier Engagement - Framework Agreement for UK Fire and Rescue Emergency Response Vehicles (Pumping Appliances, Aerials and Special Vehicles) Buyer: DEVON AND SOMERSET FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02ca46 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02ca46) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02ca46.json) ## Summary The Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority is initiating a tender process for a framework agreement to supply Emergency Response Vehicles, including Pumping Appliances, Aerials, and Special Vehicles. This procurement, classified under firefighting vehicles, aims to replace the existing framework agreement. The project is currently in the planning stage, with a Contract Notice expected to be published in November 2021 and the framework set to go live on 28th March 2022. Interested suppliers are encouraged to engage through the specified e-tendering portal to receive updates and provide feedback. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the automotive manufacturing and emergency services sectors to expand their market reach. Companies specialising in the production of firefighting and specialist vehicles, as well as those offering vehicle conversion and reconditioning services, are particularly suited to compete. By participating in this engagement, suppliers can position themselves to secure contracts that cater to the needs of the UK's Fire and Rescue Services, thus contributing to public safety and infrastructure development. ## Notice Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service (on behalf of the National Fire Chiefs Council Fire Commercial Transformation Programme (NFCC FCTP) and National Fire Chiefs Council Transport Officers Group (NFCC TOG)) is leading a procurement project to replace the existing framework agreement 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 November 2021. The target date for the framework to go live is 28th March 2022. 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 ### Lot Information Lot 1 This supplier engagement opportunity is set up to: a) Allow the Project Team for this future framework agreement to provide the market with regular updates on the progress of the project (via the Bluelight EU Supply e-tendering portal) b) Give suppliers the ability to submit questions related to the future procurement c) Give suppliers visibility of the questions asked (the suppliers name will not be revealed) and the responses provided. Suppliers who would like to be included in the supplier engagement for this procurement should follow these instructions: 1. Paste the following link: https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=BLUELIGHT and login to the portal (If you do not have a login, register as a supplier via the 'New Supplier Registration' area and follow these steps once you have your login details). Please note that you will not be able to access the supplier engagement opportunity unless you are logged in. 2. Click on 'Current tender opportunities' 3. In the 'with keyword' box type 'Fire and Rescue Emergency Response Vehicles' 4. The opportunity should appear - 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 at the top of the page 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 The Supplier Engagement Process: Registered suppliers (those who have followed the above instructions) will receive system notifications every time a message is posted within the e-tendering portal (project updates and responses to supplier questions will be submitted via the 'Messaging' area). Suppliers will also be able to submit messages for the Project Team to respond to - The name of supplier asking the question will not be revealed . This engagement shall cease prior to the publication of the Invitation to Tender. Additional information: 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 https://www.nationalfirechiefs.org.uk/Fire-and-Rescue-Services ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017112-2021 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | 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 | 20 Jul 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 2 Nov 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEVON AND SOMERSET FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY | | 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 - 20 Jul 2021 at 15:38 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017112-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.dsfire.gov.uk - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=38796&B=BLUELIGHT - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/30504 - https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=BLUELIGHT - https://www.nationalfirechiefs.org.uk/Fire-and-Rescue-Services - 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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