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title: "Purchase of Fire Appliances"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e1df"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "KENT AND MEDWAY TOWNS FIRE AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-04-16"
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# Purchase of Fire Appliances

Buyer: KENT AND MEDWAY TOWNS FIRE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e1df

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Kent and Medway Towns Fire Authority involved an open tender for the purchase of fire appliances. The focus was on designing and building fire appliances, which includes three distinct variants ranging from heavy to light types. The complete tender involved the potential acquisition of up to fifty vehicles over a contract period of five years, with a provision for a two-year extension. Key dates in the process included the tender notice publication on 14 November 2025, with submission deadlines extending to 13 February 2026 following a four-week extension to allow for more time for tender preparation. The award was finalised on 16 April 2026, with the contract mobilisation set to commence in May 2026. Location-wise, the procurement focuses on Maidstone, United Kingdom, within the public authority sub-central government category.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, especially for businesses in the motor vehicles and specialist vehicles industry capable of developing emergency vehicles. With quality and price being equally weighted criteria, businesses that provide high-quality, cost-effective solutions stand to benefit. Emergency One (UK) Ltd emerged as the successful supplier in the award stage, suggesting opportunities for larger organisations with experience in providing customised emergency solutions. Additionally, the prospect of training provisions, warranty coverage, and after sales services enhances the long-term relationship and value a business can offer, favouring firms with comprehensive service capabilities. This procurement highlights the potential for businesses to secure contracts that ensure stability over several years, contributing substantially to sustainable business growth.

## Notice

The Authority is seeking to appoint a Supplier to design and build fire appliances covering three distinct variants: *Variant A Heavy *Variant A Light *Variant B *Variant C Variant A Heavy and Variant A Light will be constructed to an identical base specification but will carry different equipment sets appropriate to their operational role. Full specification for each variant can be found within the tender documents. The contract will be established for 5 years with a possible 2 year extension, subject to satisfactory performance and mutual agreement. Over the full contract period, the Authority anticipate purchasing up to 50 appliances. However, an initial commitment will be made for the supply of 35 appliances. The remaining appliances will be subject to future funding approval. The successful supplier will also be required to deliver appropriate user training, warranty coverage and after sales service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034786-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 1 May 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000,000 |
| Lots value | £20,000,000 |
| Awards value | £20,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EMERGENCY ONE (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34100000 - Motor vehicles
- 34114000 - Specialist vehicles
- 34114100 - Emergency vehicles

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2026 at 14:06 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034786-2026
- 12 Dec 2025 at 12:05 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082409-2025
- 14 Nov 2025 at 16:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074140-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034786-2026
  16th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082409-2025
  12th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074140-2025
  14th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/WN4UJK78VS
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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