---
title: "Purchase of 2 Personal Water Carrier's & 1 Trailer"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0546cb"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "KENT AND MEDWAY TOWNS FIRE AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-06-11"
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# Purchase of 2 Personal Water Carrier's & 1 Trailer

Buyer: KENT AND MEDWAY TOWNS FIRE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0546cb

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## Summary

Kent and Medway Towns Fire Authority is currently in the tender stage for the procurement titled "Purchase of 2 Personal Water Carrier's & 1 Trailer." This procurement falls under the industry category of "Ships and boats" and is located in the UKJ4 region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process employs an open competition method below the threshold value. The tender period ends on 16 July 2025, with an enquiry period closing on 9 July 2025. Businesses interested in participating should note the contract period starts on 11 August 2025 and runs until 10 August 2032. This opportunity primarily focuses on the supply of personal water carriers and associated trailers, specifically equipped for water rescue operations.

This tender presents potential growth opportunities for businesses in the maritime manufacturing and transport equipment sectors, particularly those specialising in emergency and rescue equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in producing high-performance watercraft stand to benefit significantly, given the tender's suitability criteria favouring SME participation. With the procurement focusing equally on price and quality, companies can leverage innovative design features and cost-effective solutions to enhance their competitive edge. Businesses capable of meeting the specified technical requirements, such as engines with closed loop cooling systems and stability features, are well-suited to compete effectively for this contract.

## Notice

Kent Fire and Rescue Service are seeking a Contractor to supply 2 personal water carriers (PWC) and 1 trailer for transporting the PWC's The PWC's will be used to support water rescue incidents and will therefore require specific features to ensure optimum capability when responding. These will include a 170hp engine with a closed loop cooling system, debris free pump system and buoyancy collar for stability when towing casualties.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031573-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 10 Aug 2025 - 10 Aug 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | £120,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34500000 - Ships and boats

## Release History

- 11 Jun 2025 at 13:51 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031573-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031573-2025
  11th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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