---
title: "Appliance Graphics"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0505b4"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "KENT AND MEDWAY TOWNS FIRE AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-08-06"
---

# Appliance Graphics

Buyer: KENT AND MEDWAY TOWNS FIRE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0505b4

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## Summary

The Kent and Medway Towns Fire Authority has completed the contracting process for a project titled "Appliance Graphics", focusing on the installation of graphics on their vehicle fleet. The award has been made to BLUELITE GRAPHICS LIMITED. This contract started on 7th August 2025 and will run until 6th August 2027, with a potential extension of 12 months. The procurement was conducted using an open competition method below threshold within the service category related to printing (CPV code 79820000) and pertains to the region UKJ4 in the United Kingdom.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in vehicle graphics and printing services. Ideal contenders for similar future projects are small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with experience in graphic installations or printing services capable of delivering high-quality outputs for emergency and rescue vehicles. Engaging with such public contracts allows businesses to establish a reliable client base within government sectors, fostering long-term growth and reputation. This project exemplifies how SMEs can effectively participate and be awarded substantial contracts within the public sector.

## Notice

Kent Fire and Rescue have awarded a contract for the installation of graphics across its fleet of vehicles. The contract period is for 2 years with an option to extend for a further 12 months. The contract will allow for initial installation across 95 vehicles and graphics for vehicles on an ad-hoc basis throughout the life of the contract. The initial installation in will include fire station names on each side of the vehicle cab and roof decals.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: one, 12 month extension available at the end of the initial contract term

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046567-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Aug 2025 - 6 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | £30,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,000 |

## Status

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

## 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 | TLJ4 Kent |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLUELITE GRAPHICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 34114100 - Emergency vehicles
- 34114110 - Rescue vehicles
- 79810000 - Printing services
- 79820000 - Services related to printing

## Release History

- 6 Aug 2025 at 13:41 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046567-2025
- 22 Apr 2025 at 13:36 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016270-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046567-2025
  6th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016270-2025
  22nd April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?p=8691483f-2f3d-e711-80e1-005056b64545&v=1

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bluelitegraphics.com
- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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