Scope
Reference
I-3714
Description
Oxfordshire County Council will act as the lead authority in this tender process, representing both Oxfordshire Fire & Rescue Service and Buckinghamshire & Miltion Keynes Fire and Rescue Service. This arrangement will result in the award of two separate contracts. The provision of de-polluted vehicles and their transportation to and from venues across the county to support the practical training requirements of operational Fire & Rescue Service staff in line with statutory requirements to train Fire and Rescue staff. Tenderers are invited to tender for the provision of the Services described at Appendix 1 Specification for a term of 4 years with an option for the Council to extend for up to 2 years, anticipated to commence on 11th April 2026.
Total value (estimated)
- £336,000 excluding VAT
- £403,200 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 11 April 2026 to 10 April 2030
- Possible extension to 10 April 2032
- 6 years
Description of possible extension:
2 years extension
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKH - East of England
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
23 January 2026, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
9 February 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
18 March 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 44% | |
| Price | Price | 40% | |
| Social Value | Social value |
Quality | 16% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
PME has been carried out.
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=25ac747d-06e0-f011-813c-005056b64545
Technical specifications to be met
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=25ac747d-06e0-f011-813c-005056b64545
Contracting authorities
Oxfordshire County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZNW-8281-MHNM
County Hall, New Rd
Oxford
OX1 1ND
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes Fire Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVZZ-3255-ZQJH
Headquarters, Stocklake
Aylesbury
HP20 1BD
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ13 - Buckinghamshire CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government