---
title: "Purchase of 2 Driver Training Vehicles"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04fd42"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "KENT AND MEDWAY TOWNS FIRE AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-04-04"
---

# Purchase of 2 Driver Training Vehicles

Buyer: KENT AND MEDWAY TOWNS FIRE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04fd42

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## Summary

The Kent and Medway Towns Fire Authority has completed the procurement process to purchase two driver training vehicles. This procurement falls under the public authority - sub-central government category and involves the direct award method due to urgent need, with Scania (Great Britain) Limited being awarded the contract. The procurement includes chassis, body box conversion, and blue light installation. Key details include the contract start date on 22 April 2025 and end date on 21 April 2026. The location for the delivery is within the UKJ region, United Kingdom, and the procurement process is currently at the award stage, with a transparency notice published on 4 April 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of emergency vehicles and their components. Companies specializing in vehicle conversion, particularly those that can adhere to stringent public sector requirements and rapid delivery schedules, would be well-positioned to compete in this space. Furthermore, businesses that can provide high-quality after-sales service and maintenance will find opportunities for substantial, ongoing contracts with public authorities like fire departments seeking to maintain operational readiness and training efficiencies.

## Notice

Purchase of 2 driver training vehicles, including chassis, body box conversion and blue light installation.

### Procurement Information

This justification applies due to the rapid decline in performance of the current vehicles, which could not have been foreseen by the Contracting Authority. A direct award is required to minimise the impact on training and operational response capability.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013058-2025 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Apr 2025 - 21 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £600,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KENT AND MEDWAY TOWNS FIRE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME15 6XB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Tovil |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SCANIA (GREAT BRITAIN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34114100 - Emergency vehicles

## Release History

- 4 Apr 2025 at 11:16 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013058-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013058-2025
  4th April 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.scania.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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