Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority
Service Headquarters, The Knowle, Clyst St George
Exeter
EX3 0NW
Contact
Bridget Phillips
Telephone
+44 01392872524
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - UNITED KINGDOM
National registration number
723645339
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/30504
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=36153&B=BLUELIGHT
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Public order and safety
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Supplier Consultation - Emergency Response Vehicles for UK Fire and Rescue Services
Reference number
DS339-20
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 34144210 - Firefighting vehicles
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
In March 2017, Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service (on behalf of UK Fire and Rescue Services) awarded a Framework Agreement for Emergency Response Vehicles (Pumping Appliances, Aerials and Special Vehicles). The Framework Agreement is due to expire in September 2021.
Suppliers are invited to complete and submit a Consultation Questionnaire as part of the pre-procurement for a replacement route to market.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 34114000 - Specialist vehicles
- 34144200 - Vehicles for the emergency services
- 34144213 - Fire engines
- 50117000 - Vehicle conversion and reconditioning services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - UNITED KINGDOM
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The purpose of the Consultation Questionnaire is to provide suppliers with the opportunity to inform the strategy, procurement and ongoing management of a future NFCC agreement for Emergency Response Vehicles for UK Fire and Rescue Services (Pumping Appliances, Aerials and Special Vehicles).
Further information on the existing framework agreement, can be found on the NFCC website via this link: https://www.nationalfirechiefs.org.uk/NFCC-Emergency-Response-Vehicles
The Supplier Consultation Process:
The supplier consultation is being run via the Bluelight e-tendering portal (EU Supply). Suppliers are able to access the Supplier Consultation Questionnaire via the following link: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/supplier/publictenders?B=BLUELIGHT and by searching with the keywords ‘Emergency Response Vehicles’. The supplier consultation should then appear for you to be able to accept the invitation. Upon your acceptance, you will automatically have access to the questionnaire within the ‘Access Documents’ section. Please note that you have to be registered within the e-tendering portal and logged in to be able to accept the invitation. Suppliers are able to register (registration is free of charge) via the following link: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyRegistration/RegisterCompany?OID=4&B=BLUELIGHT
Completed questionnaires should be submitted via the messaging area of the e-tendering portal by the deadline.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
1 September 2021
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes