--- title: "C26042 - Smoke Machines - Pre-Market Engagement Notice" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c0cf" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c0cf" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c0cf.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c0cf.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "KENT FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE" published: "2026-07-01" --- # C26042 - Smoke Machines - Pre-Market Engagement Notice Buyer: KENT FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c0cf [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c0cf) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c0cf.json) ## Summary Kent Fire and Rescue Service, as the buying organisation, is engaging in a procurement process with the intent to understand the market for smoke generation equipment and related services. This process, titled "C26042 - Smoke Machines - Pre-Market Engagement Notice," falls under the goods procurement category with additional services elements. Located in Maidstone, United Kingdom, and identified under the CPV code for firefighting equipment, this engagement is part of the planning stage and aims to improve firefighter training environments. Interested parties should note the crucial deadline for pre-market engagement responses, set for 15th July 2026. The process will inform the Authority on suitable technology and maintenance support required for their operational training exercises, such as Breathing Apparatus training and Fire Behaviour Training. This tender provides an opportunity for businesses specialising in firefighting equipment and maintenance services to potentially supply cutting-edge smoke generation systems. By participating in this pre-market engagement, companies can influence the requirements and specifications of future tenders, positioning themselves strategically in the procurement process. Firms that excel in innovation and supply of training equipment, as well as those offering robust servicing and support models, are well-suited to compete. Engaging with Kent Fire and Rescue Service through this process could establish long-term business relationships and open avenues for growth within the public sector's emergency services market. ## Notice Kent Fire and Rescue Service (The Authority) is undertaking pre-market engagement to gain a better understanding of the current market for smoke generation equipment, training smoke fluids, and associated maintenance and support services used within firefighter training environments. The Authority delivers a range of operational training activities including: - Breathing Apparatus (BA) training - Search and Rescue exercises - Incident Command simulations - Fire Behaviour Training Smoke generation is a critical component of realistic training environments, enabling the simulation of zero-visibility conditions. The Authority currently utilises portable smoke generation systems across multiple training sites. The systems require ongoing servicing, maintenance and consumable supply. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Maidstone:-Firefighting-equipment./66ZB566N3D To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/66ZB566N3D ### Planning Information Kent Fire and Rescue Service (The Authority) is undertaking pre-market engagement to gain a better understanding of the current market for smoke generation equipment, training smoke fluids, and associated maintenance and support services used within firefighter training environments. The Authority delivers a range of operational training activities including: - Breathing Apparatus (BA) training - Search and Rescue exercises - Incident Command simulations - Fire Behaviour Training Smoke generation is a critical component of realistic training environments, enabling the simulation of zero-visibility conditions. The Authority currently utilises portable smoke generation systems across multiple training sites. The systems require ongoing servicing, maintenance and consumable supply. The purpose of this pre-market engagement is to: - Understand current solutions in smoke generation technology - Assess the range of smoke fluids and their suitability for fire training environments - Identify appropriate maintenance, servicing and support models All interest suppliers are to register to the Kent Business Portal (https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/) where the market engagement document can be viewed detailing the full market engagement and information being requested. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061531-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 15 Jul 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Oct 2026 - 4 Oct 2032 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £130,000 | | 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 | KENT FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment ### Codes - 35111000 - Firefighting equipment ## Release History - 1 Jul 2026 at 08:35 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061531-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061531-2026 1st July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/ - https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/66ZB566N3D - https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Maidstone:-Firefighting-equipment./66ZB566N3D - 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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