---
title: "Purchase of Fire Appliances"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0560ac"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "KENT AND MEDWAY TOWNS FIRE AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-07-16"
---

# Purchase of Fire Appliances

Buyer: KENT AND MEDWAY TOWNS FIRE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0560ac

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## Summary

The Kent and Medway Towns Fire Authority is in the planning stage of procuring fire appliances, with the primary focus on motor vehicles, specifically emergency and rescue vehicles. This tender, identified as "Purchase of Fire Appliances," relates to the public authority sector and is situated in Maidstone, United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently in the engagement phase, where feedback is being solicited from potential suppliers on draft specifications and project timelines. The deadline for submitting feedback is 15th August 2025, with anticipated future notices by 1st October 2025. The total estimated procurement value is £8,400,000, with the contract period expected to start on 2nd March 2026 and conclude by 1st March 2029, with potential extensions if necessary.

This procurement process presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the manufacturing and supply of emergency, rescue, and motor vehicles. Companies with experience in supplying or innovating in the field of fire appliances, particularly those capable of meeting bespoke specifications for public sector requirements, would be well-positioned to compete. The engagement strategy allows businesses to propose enhancements and innovations during the planning stage, providing a competitive edge in shaping the final tender specifications. Participation in this procurement process could lead to substantial business growth due to the project's high value and the opportunity to establish or strengthen relationships with public authorities.

## Notice

Kent Fire and Rescue are engaging with the market to share draft specifications for two types of fire appliances. The Authority are seeking feedback to help inform a future procurement process. Further information and the draft specification can be found at www.delta-esourcing.com For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Maidstone:-Motor-vehicles./S3TNHR4US2 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/S3TNHR4US2

### Planning Information

Suppliers are asked to provide feedback on the draft specifications and project timescales. This feedback will inform the future procurement process

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040668-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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 |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2026 - 1 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| 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

- 34100000 - Motor vehicles
- 34114100 - Emergency vehicles
- 34114110 - Rescue vehicles

## Release History

- 16 Jul 2025 at 18:05 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040668-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040668-2025
  16th July 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/S3TNHR4US2
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Maidstone:-Motor-vehicles./S3TNHR4US2
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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