Scope
Reference
DS529-25
Description
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service have an ongoing requirement for the supply, delivery, collection and disposal of depolluted end of life vehicles. These vehicles are used by our Firefighters for training purposes across the geographical area of Devon and Somerset.
The vehicles supplied are required to simulate a roadworthy condition. Due to the nature of the training and equipment used by our Firefighters, the vehicles will be subject to disassembly, with roofs, windscreens, glass and doors removed.
Current arrangements expire on 31st March 2026. This notice is to invite suppliers to bid for the new contracts commencing on 1st April 2026.
The lot structure and indicative annual volumes per lot, is as follows:
• Lot 1 - Barnstaple Area - 40 vehicles
• Lot 2 - Exeter Area - 100 vehicles
• Lot 3 - Plymouth Area - 45 vehicles
• Lot 4 - Taunton Area - 65 vehicles
• Lot 5 - Torquay Area - 45 vehicles
• Lot 6 - Yeovil Area - 50 vehicles
Suppliers are able to bid for one or more lots.
The contracts will have an initial period of two years, with the option to extend by a further 12 months (three year maximum term).
Total value (estimated)
- £200,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028
- Possible extension to 31 March 2029
- 3 years
Description of possible extension:
The contract may be extended for 12 months beyond the initial expiry date of 31st March 2028.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 50190000 - Demolition services of vehicles
- 98390000 - Other services
Contract locations
- UKK - South West (England)
Lot 1. Barnstaple Area
Description
The Barnstaple Area includes the following Fire Stations:
Barnstaple, Ilfracombe, Appledore, Bideford, Braunton, Chulmleigh, Combe Martin, Hartland, Hatherleigh, Holsworthy, Lynton, South Molton, Torrington and Woolacombe.
Lot value (estimated)
- £23,200 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Exeter Area
Description
The Exeter Area includes the following Fire Stations and training sites:
North Tawton, Okehampton, Exeter Danes Castle, Exmouth, Axminster, Colyton, Crediton, Cullompton, Honiton, Ottery St Mary, Seaton, Sidmouth, Clyst St George, Witheridge, Exeter Airport and Exeter Middlemoor.
Lot value (estimated)
- £58,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Plymouth Area
Description
The Plymouth Area includes the following Fire Stations:
Kingsbridge, Salcombe, Plympton, Camels Head (Plymouth), Crownhill (Plymouth), Greenbank (Plymouth), Plymstock, Bere Alston, Ivybridge, Kingston, Modbury, Princetown, Tavistock and Yelverton.
Lot value (estimated)
- £26,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 4. Taunton Area
Description
The Taunton Area includes the following Fire Stations:
Bampton, Tiverton, Taunton, Bridgwater, Burnham-on-Sea, Dulverton, Minehead, Nether Stowey, Porlock, Wellington, Williton, Wiveliscombe and Cheddar.
Lot value (estimated)
- £37,800 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 5. Torquay Area
Description
The Torquay Area includes the following Fire Stations:
Torquay, Paignton, Ashburton, Bovey Tracey, Brixham, Buckfastleigh, Chagford, Dartmouth, Dawlish, Moretonhampstead, Newton Abbot, Teignmouth and Totnes.
Lot value (estimated)
- £26,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 6. Yeovil Area
Description
The Yeovil Area includes the following Fire Stations:
Glastonbury, Street, Yeovil, Castle Cary, Chard, Crewkerne, Frome, Ilminster, Martock, Shepton Mallet, Somerton, Wells and Wincanton.
Lot value (estimated)
- £29,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Barnstaple Area
Lot 2. Exeter Area
Lot 3. Plymouth Area
Lot 4. Taunton Area
Lot 5. Torquay Area
Lot 6. Yeovil Area
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
20 January 2026, 10:00am
Tender submission deadline
29 January 2026, 10:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
Suppliers who are interested in this opportunity can email Bridget Phillips to request further information, including the set of bid documents (the Invitation to Tender documents).
Bridget's email is bphillips@dsfire.gov.uk
Completed bid documents are required to be sent by email (to Bridget).
Tenders may be submitted electronically
No
Award criteria
Quality - Pass/Fail
Price - 100%
Up to two suppliers may be awarded a contract against each lot. The highest scoring supplier shall be named as the Primary Supplier, and will be the first supplier requested to supply the required goods/services. The Secondary Supplier will only be approached in the event that the Primary Supplier is unable to supply.
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNLD-1131-HTWN
Service Headquarters
Exeter
EX3 0NW
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@dsfire.gov.uk
Region: UKK43 - Devon CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government