---
title: "Major Rescue Tender"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-035171"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-035171.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "AVON FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE"
published: "2023-01-05"
---

# Major Rescue Tender

Buyer: AVON FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-035171

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## Summary

The Avon Fire Authority has issued a tender for the development of a Major Rescue Tender for operational use, focusing on emergency vehicles. The procurement process involves multiple stages, encompassing selection, feasibility, design, and acceptance criteria. The contract period for the build and warranty of the vehicle spans from October 16, 2023, to October 15, 2038, with the possibility of an 11-year extension. Interested bidders should note the submission deadline for the tender period, ending on January 20, 2023.

This tender offers business growth opportunities for firms involved in the production and maintenance of emergency vehicles. Companies specialising in rescue vehicles, special-purpose motor vehicles, firefighting vehicles, and vehicles for emergency services are well-suited to compete. Avon Fire & Rescue Service is the buying organisation, and the procurement method utilised is a selective process with a restricted procedure. The tender presents a chance for businesses to engage in a comprehensive and long-term contract that includes development, maintenance, and potential extensions over more than a decade.

## Notice

Avon Fire Authority are looking to build a Major Rescue Tender for operational use with a crane, winch and potential built on a hybrid chassis.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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 procurement is split into seven stages as follows: 1. Standard Selection Questionnaire 2. Bidder Stage 3. Feasibility Stage 4. Design Acceptance 5. Chassis Acceptance 6. Fire Engineering & Body Build Acceptance 7. Overview Vehicle Acceptance The procurement documents provide additional details on the stages and how the Authority will engage with Bidders. 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 | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000252-2023 |
| Notice type | Planning 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 | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | 29 Dec 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Oct 2023 - 15 Oct 2038 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| Lots value | £800,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| 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 | TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area, TLK11 Bristol, City of, TLK12 Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire |

## 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 12:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000252-2023
- 27 Jul 2022 at 08:56 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020419-2022
- 13 Jul 2022 at 11:11 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019144-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.avonfire.gov.uk
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=58495&B=BLUELIGHT
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/30508

## Provenance

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