---
title: "Supply, Delivery, Collection and Disposal of Depolluted End of Life Vehicle's"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05cc87"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05cc87"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05cc87.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05cc87.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-03-12"
---

# Supply, Delivery, Collection and Disposal of Depolluted End of Life Vehicle's

Buyer: DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05cc87

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05cc87)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05cc87.json)

## Summary

Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Authority has successfully awarded contracts for the ongoing requirement to supply, deliver, collect, and dispose of depolluted end-of-life vehicles, which aid firefighting training across Devon and Somerset. Operating under the procurement method of below-threshold open competition, the contracts cover several geographical regions including Barnstaple, Exeter, Plymouth, Taunton, Torquay, and Yeovil. The authority awarded contracts to multiple suppliers, each designated with specific lot areas, with contracts commencing on 1st April 2026 and extending potentially until 2029. The procurement process has resulted in active contracts within the services category, covering various locations in the South West region as described in the related lots.

This tender presents numerous business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs that specialise in vehicle disposal services. Suppliers such as Newbery Recycling Ltd, John Harland, RPB Vehicle Solutions Ltd, Pylle Motors Metal Recycling Ltd, and GRIST ENVIRONMENTAL LIMITED have been appointed under different lots across the regions. Businesses focusing on demolition services or potentially those offering additional related services could find this an appealing opportunity due to the substantial demand spanning 300 to 400 vehicles annually. With the contracts offering initial periods of two years and options to extend, SMEs have the chance to establish themselves and expand within this sector, fostering potential for robust long-term partnerships with Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Authority.

## Notice

This notice is to confirm the award of a contract. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service have an ongoing requirement for the supply, delivery, collection and disposal of depolluted end of life vehicles. These vehicles are used by our Firefighters for training purposes across the geographical area of Devon and Somerset. The vehicles supplied are required to simulate a roadworthy condition. Due to the nature of the training and equipment used by our Firefighters, the vehicles will be subject to disassembly, with roofs, windscreens, glass and doors removed. The lot structure and indicative annual volumes per lot, is as follows: * Lot 1 - Barnstaple Area - 40 vehicles * Lot 2 - Exeter Area - 100 vehicles * Lot 3 - Plymouth Area - 45 vehicles * Lot 4 - Taunton Area - 65 vehicles * Lot 5 - Torquay Area - 45 vehicles * Lot 6 - Yeovil Area - 50 vehicles Definition of Primary and Secondary Supplier: Primary Supplier - This Supplier shall be the first Supplier asked to supply the required goods/services. Secondary Supplier - This Supplier will be asked to supply the required goods/services if the Primary Supplier is unable to supply. The value of each lot has been added to Primary Supplier contracts to avoid double counting.

### Lot Information

Barnstaple Area

The Barnstaple Area includes the following Fire Stations: Barnstaple, Ilfracombe, Appledore, Bideford, Braunton, Chulmleigh, Combe Martin, Hartland, Hatherleigh, Holsworthy, Lynton, South Molton, Torrington and Woolacombe.

Renewal: The contract may be extended for 12 months beyond the initial expiry date of 31st March 2028.

Exeter Area

The Exeter Area includes the following Fire Stations and training sites: North Tawton, Okehampton, Exeter Danes Castle, Exmouth, Axminster, Colyton, Crediton, Cullompton, Honiton, Ottery St Mary, Seaton, Sidmouth, Clyst St George, Witheridge, Exeter Airport and Exeter Middlemoor.

Renewal: The contract may be extended for 12 months beyond the initial expiry date of 31st March 2028.

Plymouth Area

The Plymouth Area includes the following Fire Stations: Kingsbridge, Salcombe, Plympton, Camels Head (Plymouth), Crownhill (Plymouth), Greenbank (Plymouth), Plymstock, Bere Alston, Ivybridge, Kingston, Modbury, Princetown, Tavistock and Yelverton.

Renewal: The contract may be extended for 12 months beyond the initial expiry date of 31st March 2028.

Taunton Area

The Taunton Area includes the following Fire Stations: Bampton, Tiverton, Taunton, Bridgwater, Burnham-on-Sea, Dulverton, Minehead, Nether Stowey, Porlock, Wellington, Williton, Wiveliscombe and Cheddar.

Renewal: The contract may be extended for 12 months beyond the initial expiry date of 31st March 2028.

Torquay Area

The Torquay Area includes the following Fire Stations: Torquay, Paignton, Ashburton, Bovey Tracey, Brixham, Buckfastleigh, Chagford, Dartmouth, Dawlish, Moretonhampstead, Newton Abbot, Teignmouth and Totnes.

Renewal: The contract may be extended for 12 months beyond the initial expiry date of 31st March 2028.

Yeovil Area

The Yeovil Area includes the following Fire Stations: Glastonbury, Street, Yeovil, Castle Cary, Chard, Crewkerne, Frome, Ilminster, Martock, Shepton Mallet, Somerton, Wells and Wincanton.

Renewal: The contract may be extended for 12 months beyond the initial expiry date of 31st March 2028.

### Planning Information

Suppliers who are interested in this requirement, or wish to find out more, are invited to contact the procurement lead for an informal discussion. This can be ask any questions, understand more about what is required and/or to gather information on how to quote for the future contract etc.
Bridget Phillips is the procurement lead and can be emailed on bphillips@dsfire.gov.uk or called on 07779 907064

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022621-2026 |
| 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 | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Award date | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | £200,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £200,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX3 0NW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | East Devon |
| Electoral ward | Clyst Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | GRIST ENVIRONMENTAL; JOHN HARLAND; NEWBERY RECYCLING; PYLLE MOTORS METAL RECYCLING; RPB VEHICLE SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 50190000 - Demolition services of vehicles
- 98390000 - Other services

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2026 at 20:16 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022621-2026
- 7 Jan 2026 at 11:55 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001010-2026
- 14 Oct 2025 at 14:48 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065290-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022621-2026
  12th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001010-2026
  7th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065290-2025
  14th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05cc87. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05cc87.json.