Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Fire and Rescue Authority
Service Headquarters,, Kelvedon Park,, London Road,
Rivenhall,
CM8 3HB
Contact
Procurement
Telephone
+44 1376576000
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKH3 - Essex
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-title/8PFHF685NT
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to 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
ECFRS00369 Incident Command Unit Vehicle
Reference number
ECFRS00369
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 34144200 - Vehicles for the emergency services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
Essex County Fire and Rescue Service require the supply of an Incident Command Unit Vehicle with vehicles spares for the service life of the Vehicle.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £400,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH3 - Essex
Main site or place of performance
Essex
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The provision of an Incident Command Unit Vehicle for Essex County Fire and Rescue Service to enable suitable control of incidents.
An Incident Command Unit (ICU) is a mobile command centre used during emergency situations to manage and coordinate response efforts.
It serves as a central hub for communication, decision-making, and resource allocation.
Key functions of an ICU include:
•Establishing an Incident Command Post: This is the location where the Incident Commander and their staff operate.
•Coordinating Response Efforts: Ensuring all responding agencies and personnel work together efficiently.
•Managing Resources: Allocating personnel, equipment, and supplies to where they are needed most.
•Communication: Facilitating communication between different agencies and responders on the ground
ICUs are essential for maintaining order and effectiveness during complex incidents, such as natural disasters, large-scale accidents, or terrorist attacks.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £400,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
31 July 2025
End date
31 July 2040
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The contract duration is the expected life of the vehicle, possible extension for 5 years to extend the life of the vehicle (maximum term 20 years).
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/8PFHF685NT
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
30 April 2025
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 4 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
30 April 2025
Local time
1:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
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GO Reference: GO-2025220-PRO-29508115
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Royal Courts of Justice
The Strand,
London,
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Fire and Rescue Authority
Essex
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Fire and Rescue Authority
Service Headquarters,, Kelvedon Park,, London Road,
Rivenhall
CM8 3HB
Telephone
+44 1376576000
Country
United Kingdom