--- title: "The Purchase of 10 Incident Command Units" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04508c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04508c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04508c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04508c.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ENVIRONMENT AGENCY (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL)" published: "2024-04-09" --- # The Purchase of 10 Incident Command Units Buyer: ENVIRONMENT AGENCY (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04508c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04508c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04508c.json) ## Summary The Environment Agency, represented through the DEFRA Network eTendering Portal, has initiated a tender process with the title "The Purchase of 10 Incident Command Units". This procurement falls within the goods category, specifically focusing on emergency vehicles (CPV code: 34114100). The tender has reached the planning stage and aims to engage with suppliers to gather market knowledge for the provision of 2 Incident Command Vehicles/Units, with future potential to replace up to a total of 8 units. Key dates include a future notice date of April 9, 2024, with question returns expected by May 10, 2024. The procurement process is managed by the DEFRA Group and is currently a market engagement exercise. This tender by the Environment Agency presents business growth opportunities for suppliers experienced in providing command and liaison vehicles, mobile emergency units, and other emergency-related equipment. Suppliers looking to innovate and offer sustainable solutions to meet the specific requirements of Incident Command Units will find this tender particularly suitable. Interested parties can engage with the DEFRA Network eTendering Portal to register their interest and receive detailed market engagement information. This procurement process creates an avenue for suppliers to contribute to the enhancement of agency objectives and deliver value for money solutions while supporting environmental protection initiatives as part of the overall procurement strategy. ## Notice This is an early engagement notice to gain market knowledge and shape the specification for a future procurement opportunity for the provision of 2 x Incident Command Vehicles/Units and would like to expand the market knowledge to feed into the specification that is currently in draft. Defra Group are looking at two options but are open to other ideas. After the successful procurement of the initial 2 x ICUs we will be looking to replace the rest of our fleet up to possible total of 8. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Environment Agency (EA) as part of DEFRA works to create better places for people and wildlife, and support sustainable development. EA are responsible for regulating major industry and waste, treatment of contaminated land, water quality and resources, fisheries, inland river, estuary and harbouring navigations and conservation and ecology. The EA are also responsible for managing the risk of flooding from main rivers, reservoirs, estuaries and the sea. In order to facilitate and enable agency objectives there is a need for Incident Command Units. This request for information seeks expert opinion and advice from suppliers about the way in which ICU's could be delivered to EA in future, in a way that ensures value for money, recognition of the different group needs and market leading sustainability solutions, whilst maintaining the highest level of service for EA users. EA currently has a number of ICUs that range in ages from 2 to 10 years old. Our current ICUs are diesel engine vehicles (Mercedes Sprinter) that have a specifically outfitted interiors to suit our needs. They have the ability to run all the interior equipment either on the engine, or via electricity by being plugged in to an external output or for a short period of time on internal batteries. The ICUs role is to act as a base during incidents where staff can work and remain in contact, all ICUs are outfitted with communications equipment so that we can always be in touch with Incident rooms etc. There is room inside the Units for a number of people to work, should they need to. They are also outfitted with screens internally and externally to aid with working together and working with the public. The ICUs are also often used at public and PR events. EA wishes to explore options for the provision of 2 x ICUs and would like to expand the market knowledge to feed into the specification that is currently in draft. EA are looking at two options but are open to other ideas. After the successful procurement of the initial 2 x ICUs we will be looking to replace the rest of our fleet up to possible total of 8. Defra Group is looking for to explore the market and in particular looking for innovation and sustainable options to meet the requirements of the ICUs and support a wide variety of environments and conditions. Interested parties should email the contact provided to register interest and receive the full market engagement details. This is a market engagement exercise only. Any future intentions to tender will be published in the usual way. To request this full information & questions, please email angelica.ho@defra.gov.uk. This PIN was published on the 9th April 2024 and we are looking for question returns to assess by the 10th May 2024. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011402-2024 | | 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, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Apr 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 8 Apr 2024 | | 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 | ENVIRONMENT AGENCY (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL) | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 4DF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 34114100 - Emergency vehicles - 34144200 - Vehicles for the emergency services - 34221100 - Mobile incident units - 34221200 - Mobile emergency units - 35412500 - Command and liaison vehicles - 42415320 - Equipment for emergency vehicles ## Release History - 9 Apr 2024 at 09:59 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011402-2024 - 9 Apr 2024 at 09:03 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011391-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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