---
title: "Volunteer Support Unit Breathing Apparatus Stowage Modifications"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000480657"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE"
published: "2017-03-01"
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# Volunteer Support Unit Breathing Apparatus Stowage Modifications

Buyer: SCOTTISH FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000480657

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## Summary

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is seeking contractors for a project titled "Volunteer Support Unit Breathing Apparatus Stowage Modifications." This procurement falls under the services category and is centred in Cambuslang, region UKM. The procurement process is currently at the award stage following an open procedure. Notably, this project had a tender submission deadline of 17 February 2017, with the contract signed on 1 March 2017. The total value of the contract is £110,000.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialised in modifying and fitting vehicle equipment, particularly those with experience in the emergency services sector. Companies that supply or service vehicles, particularly those outfitted for safety and public service, may find this tender aligns with their capabilities. Additionally, businesses with a proven track record in compliance with safety regulations and quality management systems, such as ISO 9001, will be well-positioned to compete for this contract.

## Notice

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) have a requirement to adapt the stowage configuration for the retention of Breathing Apparatus Sets (BA) on a number of Mercedes Vario Volunteer Support Units (VSU). There is a requirement for the removal of the BA Quick Release Frames from their current location within the Crew Cab of these vehicles and for them to be relocated and securely fitted in an appropriate location within the rear equipment lockers of the vehicles. This will also involve the re configuration of the stowage for any affected lockers to retain existing equipment displaced by the movement of the BA Frames.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) have a requirement to adapt the stowage configuration for the retention of Breathing Apparatus Sets (BA) on a number of Mercedes Vario Volunteer Support Units (VSU). There is a requirement for the removal of the BA Quick Release Frames from their current location within the Crew Cab of these vehicles and for them to be relocated and securely fitted in an appropriate location within the rear equipment lockers of the vehicles. This will also involve the re configuration of the stowage for any affected lockers to retain existing equipment displaced by the movement of the BA Frames. This will cover a range of vehicles constructed from 1997 to 2011, built by various body manufacturers and with various locker and stowage layouts. All of the vehicles to be adapted are from our West Service Delivery Fleet Area and this will consist of up to twenty two (22) vehicles. To maintain our Operational Requirements SFRS require that the vehicles are worked on one at a time and that all vehicles are collected by the successful tenderer from an agreed SFRS Location and returned on a one for one basis until all vehicle modifications have been completed.. Economic Operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR275447 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £110,000 |
| Lots value | £110,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE |
| Locality | CAMBUSLANG |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G72 7NA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | South Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | Cambuslang East |
| Westminster constituency | Rutherglen |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50117100 - Motor vehicle conversion services

## Release History

- 1 Mar 2017 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR275447
- 2 Feb 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB272015

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB272015&idx=2
  6th February 2017 - 0149-1516 Appendix A - ESPD
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB272015&idx=1
  6th February 2017 - 0149-1516 ITT
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB272015
  Volunteer Support Unit Breathing Apparatus Stowage Modifications - The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) have a requirement to adapt the stowage configuration for the retention of Breathing Apparatus Sets (BA) on a number of Mercedes Vario Volunteer Support Units (VSU). There is a requirement for the removal of the BA Quick Release Frames from their current location within the Crew Cab of these vehicles and for them to be relocated and securely fitted in an appropriate location within the rear equipment lockers of the vehicles. This will also involve the re configuration of the stowage for any affected lockers to retain existing equipment displaced by the movement of the BA Frames.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR275447
  Volunteer Support Unit Breathing Apparatus Stowage Modifications - The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) have a requirement to adapt the stowage configuration for the retention of Breathing Apparatus Sets (BA) on a number of Mercedes Vario Volunteer Support Units (VSU). There is a requirement for the removal of the BA Quick Release Frames from their current location within the Crew Cab of these vehicles and for them to be relocated and securely fitted in an appropriate location within the rear equipment lockers of the vehicles. This will also involve the re configuration of the stowage for any affected lockers to retain existing equipment displaced by the movement of the BA Frames.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://firescotland.gov.uk
- http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40.pdf
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000480657

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