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title: "Conversion of 14 x Police Dog Transportation Vehicles"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03b3c1"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CHIEF CONSTABLE FOR DEVON AND CORNWALL POLICE"
published: "2023-06-20"
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# Conversion of 14 x Police Dog Transportation Vehicles

Buyer: CHIEF CONSTABLE FOR DEVON AND CORNWALL POLICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03b3c1

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## Summary

The Chief Constable for Devon and Cornwall Police has awarded a contract for the conversion of 14 x Police Dog Transportation Vehicles. The procurement process was completed, and the contract has a value of £260,000. The vehicles are to be used in the Devon and Cornwall, and Dorset Police areas for emergency response activities. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the award was based on quality (60%) and cost (40%) criteria.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses providing vehicle conversion services, particularly those listed on the Surrey and Sussex Police Framework JPS648 Lot 6. Companies specialising in emergency service vehicles may find this contract suitable for expanding their operations. The contract aims to ensure that the vehicles comply with legislation for safe and efficient transportation of staff and equipment during operations.

## Notice

Only Suppliers listed on Surrey and Sussex Police Framework JPS648 - Vehicle Conversion Services Lot 6 are able to tender for this opportunity Police dogs and handlers are deployed across the Devon and Cornwall, and Dorset Police areas, responding to emergencies, searching for cash, drugs and firearms, location of missing persons and pre-planned requests. The Customer wishes to appoint one Contractor to provide conversion for 14 Dog Transportation vehicles (Four for Dorset Police and ten for Devon and Cornwall Police). The objective is to have a vehicle solution that is fit for purpose, complies with all relevant legislation in order to efficiently, effectively and safely carry staff and their equipment so that they can undertake operations.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Only Suppliers listed on Surrey and Sussex Police Framework JPS648 - Vehicle Conversion Services Lot 6 are able to tender for this opportunity Police dogs and handlers are deployed across the Devon and Cornwall, and Dorset Police areas, responding to emergencies, searching for cash, drugs and firearms, location of missing persons and pre-planned requests. The Customer wishes to appoint one Contractor to provide conversion for 14 Dog Transportation vehicles (Four for Dorset Police and ten for Devon and Cornwall Police). The objective is to have a vehicle solution that is fit for purpose, complies with all relevant legislation in order to efficiently, effectively and safely carry staff and their equipment so that they can undertake operations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017601-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 2 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £900,000 |
| Lots value | £900,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £260,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CHIEF CONSTABLE FOR DEVON AND CORNWALL POLICE |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX2 7HQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | St Loyes |
| Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RS CONNECT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34144200 - Vehicles for the emergency services

## Release History

- 20 Jun 2023 at 20:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017601-2023
- 17 Mar 2023 at 10:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007791-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.devon-cornwall.police.uk/your-right-to-information
- http://www.rsconnect.com
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=65400&B=BLUELIGHT
- https://www.judiciary.gov.uk

## Provenance

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