--- title: "DS532-25 Firefighting Foam concentrate for Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e550" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05e550" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e550.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e550.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE AUTHORITY" published: "2025-11-20" --- # DS532-25 Firefighting Foam concentrate for Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority Buyer: DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE AUTHORITY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e550 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05e550) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e550.json) ## Summary Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Authority is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "DS532-25 Firefighting Foam concentrate". The procurement falls under the industry category of fire suppression foam or similar compounds. This procurement pertains to the supply of firefighting foam concentrate to be used for extinguishing fires and containing fuel spillages across the UKK region of England, specifically based in Exeter. Interested suppliers are invited to engage in a preliminary market engagement by completing a supplier consultation questionnaire, which must be submitted by 12th December 2025. The organization aims to conclude the consultation and possibly issue the tender by December 2025 or January 2026, with the contract period expected to start in April 2026. This procurement process offers robust opportunities for businesses specialising in fire suppression products, particularly those able to supply firefighting foam concentrate suited for 'Class A' and 'Class B' fires. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate as the procurement suitability details indicate SME inclusion. Engaging in this process allows businesses to establish contracts lasting potentially up to five years with renewal options, thus granting long-term business growth and partnerships with a prominent public authority. The project involves a competitive planning stage with a clear emphasis on market engagement, thereby making it ideal for businesses keen to influence user requirements and provide innovative solutions in fire safety. ## Notice Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority (the Authority) invites for suppliers to engage and inform the user requirements, procurement and ongoing management of future contracts for the supply of firefighting foam concentrate. The Authority has an ongoing requirement for the supply of firefighting foam concentrate to extinguish 'Class A' fires, for example, solid fuel fires, hydrocarbon fires and vehicle fires and for containment of spillage such as fuel spillages on roads and to extinguish 'Class B' fires, for example, those involving liquid hydrocarbon, polar solvent and alcohol. Indicative timescales for the tender process will be available once the consultation is concluded and the detailed requirements developed and approved. At this stage, we anticipate the tender will be issued in December 2025 or January 2026. ### Planning Information Suppliers are invited to complete and submit a supplier consultation questionnaire. The questionnaire can be accessed via our e-tendering portal which is located at: https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/publictenders To access and submit a preliminary market engagement response, log-in to your Supplier account on the e-tendering portal. Locate the opportunity and click on 'View in Portal'. Then click 'Express Interest'. You should then be able to access and download the questionnaire document to complete. Upload your completed questionnaire through the same area in the e-tendering portal by the closing date and time, 17:00 hours on Friday 12 December 2025. Suppliers can find guidance on using the e-tendering portal via: https://bluelightcommercial.police.uk/media/2284/sell2bluelight-in-tend-full-supplier-guide.pdf ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075603-2025 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Nov 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 12 Dec 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment ### Codes - 35111520 - Fire suppression foam or similar compounds ## Release History - 20 Nov 2025 at 12:01 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075603-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075603-2025 20th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://bluelightcommercial.police.uk/media/2284/sell2bluelight-in-tend-full-supplier-guide.pdf - https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/publictenders - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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