---
title: "Purchase of Mercedes-Benz 515 Crew chassis cab"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0580bc"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0580bc.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-08-04"
---

# Purchase of Mercedes-Benz 515 Crew chassis cab

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0580bc

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## Summary

The procurement process led by the West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority involves the acquisition of 12 Mercedes-Benz 515 Crew chassis cabs. This procurement falls under the industry category of vans and is part of a goods purchase directly awarded to Midlands Truck & Van Ltd via the CCS RM6422 framework, specifically Lot 5 which pertains to Bluelight fleets. The procurement, tagged under 'award' and 'contract', is in the completion stage, with a contract signed on 4th August 2025 for £635,000. The project is situated in the West Midlands region (UKG3), and the procurement followed a limited method, without prior publication of a call for competition, signifying a direct award due to the sole supplier circumstances.

This tender presents distinct opportunities for businesses that specialise in supplying commercial and emergency service vehicles, particularly those experienced with framework agreements. While this specific procurement was a direct award, other companies could prepare by establishing partnerships and becoming eligible under similar framework agreements. Enterprises adept in contract supply to regional authorities and capable of meeting stringent public safety and operational requirements could leverage similar opportunities to expand their business in the emergency services sector. Large suppliers with an extensive inventory or capacity for customisation would be particularly suited to compete in future tenders of this nature.

## Notice

Purchase of 12 x Mercedes-Benz 515 Crew chassis cab. Direct award from CCS RM6422 Lot 5: Bluelight- Light and Medium Commercial Vehicles up to 7.5T (Emergency Services) framework agreement.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase of 12 x Mercedes-Benz 515 Crew chassis cab. Direct award from CCS RM6422 Lot 5: Bluelight- Light and Medium Commercial Vehicles up to 7.5T (Emergency Services) framework agreement.

### Procurement Information

Direct award to the sole supplier of Mercedes Sprinters on CCS RM6422 Lot 5: Bluelight- Light and Medium Commercial Vehicles up to 7.5T (Emergency Services) framework agreement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045824-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £635,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B7 4HW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Nechells |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG3 West Midlands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MIDLANDS TRUCK & VAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34136000 - Vans

## Release History

- 4 Aug 2025 at 16:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045824-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.wmfs.net

## Provenance

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