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title: "C26042 - Smoke Machines"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06deda"
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buyer: "KENT FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE"
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# C26042 - Smoke Machines

Buyer: KENT FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06deda

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## Summary

The Kent Fire and Rescue Service is seeking bids for the provision of smoke machines, vital for firefighter training, including breathing apparatus drills and rescue simulations. This procurement, titled "C26042 - Smoke Machines," is conducted by Kent Fire and Rescue Service, a public authority under sub-central government, located in Maidstone, United Kingdom. With an open procurement method, the process is currently in the tender stage. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their proposals online by the 11th of September, 2026. The goods fall under the category of firefighting equipment with a maximum budget of £105,000. The contract will commence on the 30th of October, 2026, and run until the 29th of October, 2032, with potential for a 12-month extension.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for firms in the manufacturing and maintenance sectors of firefighting equipment, including SMEs eligible to apply. Companies adept at supplying advanced simulation tools and support services would find this contract suitable for expanding their market presence and securing a long-term association with a public authority. The contract’s focus on quality and pricing opens doors for businesses capable of providing reliable products and competitive pricing structures, crucial for meeting the quality standards required for essential firefighter training environments.

## Notice

Kent Fire and Rescue Service (The Authority) is to appoint a supplier to provide 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. Deadline for submissions is the 11th September 2026 and all submission are to be made via the Kent Business Portal (https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/) For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Maidstone:-Firefighting-equipment./7BU6P88X99 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/7BU6P88X99

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Contract can be extended for an additional 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075179-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Sep 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Oct 2026 - 29 Oct 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £105,000 |
| Lots value | £105,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| 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

- 7 Aug 2026 at 10:03 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075179-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075179-2026
  7th August 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/
- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/7BU6P88X99
- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Maidstone:-Firefighting-equipment./7BU6P88X99
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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