---
title: "Amphibious Vehicle"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-033756"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-033756.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "AVON FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE"
published: "2022-05-13"
---

# Amphibious Vehicle

Buyer: AVON FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-033756

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## Summary

The Avon Fire & Rescue Service is planning a procurement for an Amphibious Vehicle, necessary to replace their existing Hovercraft and Transport Vehicle. This tender, titled "Amphibious Vehicle," falls under the category of goods, specifically water-tender vehicles, with an estimated value of £500,000. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, and the delivery will be based in Weston-Super-Mare, UK. Interested parties should note that a future notice regarding this procurement will be published on 3rd March 2023.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in amphibious crafts, all-terrain vehicles, and associated training and support services. Companies that can meet the requirements for constructing a vehicle capable of traversing diverse terrains—including sand, mud, and water—will find this contract particularly well-suited for their capabilities. Additionally, firms that have experience in servicing public safety agencies may also see a beneficial fit in competing for this contract.

## Notice

Avon Fire Authority has identified the need to replace our Hovercraft and Transport Vehicle. The Authority is looking to procure a suitable Amphibious Vehicle, Transport Vehicle and associated services, parts and training. The new Amphibious Vehicle must be able to perform bay rescues in our Service area.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The procurement will include the new Amphibious Vehicle and associated services, parts and training. The new Amphibious Vehicle must be able to: * conveyance across nonporous surfaces, sand, mud and water * rescue casualties from a marine environment which includes sand, water, mud, and rock, mainly Weston Bay. The replacement Transport Vehicle may be included in the procurement, depending upon market appetite, availability and Service requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012472-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning 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 | 13 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 3 Mar 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| 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 | 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 | TLK12 Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 34113200 - All-terrain vehicles
- 34113300 - Off-road vehicles
- 34144212 - Water-tender vehicles
- 35511400 - Amphibious crafts and ships

## Release History

- 13 May 2022 at 11:11 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012472-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.avonfire.gov.uk
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=46012&B=BLUELIGHT
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/30508

## Provenance

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