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title: "Coach Build of 4X4 Water Rescue Vehicle"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ea30"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-06-11"
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# Coach Build of 4X4 Water Rescue Vehicle

Buyer: ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ea30

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by the Royal Berkshire Fire Authority, involved the acquisition of specialised rescue vehicles. The most recent contract, completed in June 2026, focused on the coach build of a 4x4 Water Rescue Vehicle. This procurement in Reading, United Kingdom, falls under the industry category of vehicle conversion and reconditioning services, employing a limited competition method due to the unique requirements of the vehicle. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract awarded to CoTrim, a company based in Salisbury, known for providing cost-effective and tailored vehicle solutions. The contract period was from 1st to 12th June 2026, with a gross value of £56,034.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses capable of delivering specialised vehicle construction and modification services. Companies offering bespoke solutions for emergency service vehicles, particularly SMEs, could benefit from similar projects due to the niche expertise required and the limited availability of such vehicles. This contract highlights the potential for businesses experienced in the fast-paced and competitive arena of specialised vehicle manufacturing and conversion, opening doors for growth by aligning capabilities with niche procurement needs.

## Notice

The Authority needed a second-hand vehicle to meet the requirement for a Water Rescue Vehicle. The vehicle's requirements mean it requires a special build and is very hard to come by, with a long lead time. CoTrim submitted the lowest-priced quotation and was considered the most advantageous option. CoTrim met the Authority's specifications and provided the best price. The waiver is for the coach build of the original 4x4 vehicle purchased for Water Rescue. The special requirements of the coach-build include a bulkhead, crew lining, cargo lining, power, internal lighting, emergency lighting, and CCTV around the vehicle. The other requirements include side access, seats and covers, roof vent, rear step and towbar, which are normal in a van. The van will be painted red in line with Fire Rescue Vehicle colours. As a result of Co-Trim owning the vehicle and releasing it after modification, the supply or service is unique to a single supplier such as proprietary or patented goods and is deemed necessary due to the requirements of operational alignment and there is no satisfactory alternative.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055252-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 12 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £101,743 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | READING |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG31 7SD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | West Berkshire |
| Electoral ward | Tilehurst Birch Copse |
| Westminster constituency | Reading West and Mid Berkshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COTRIM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 34114110 - Rescue vehicles
- 50117000 - Vehicle conversion and reconditioning services

## Release History

- 11 Jun 2026 at 13:08 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055252-2026
- 27 Nov 2025 at 14:01 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077701-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055252-2026
  11th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077701-2025
  27th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cotrim.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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