Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Avon Fire & Rescue Service
Valley Road, Portishead
Bristol
BS20 8JJ
Contact
Amy Harraway
Telephone
+44 1179262061
Fax
+44 11799253561
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
National registration number
VAT No: 664419911
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/30508
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=46012&B=BLUELIGHT
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
Public order and safety
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Amphibious Vehicle
Reference number
AFRS02-2022-03
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 34144212 - Water-tender vehicles
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
Avon Fire Authority has identified the need to replace our Hovercraft and Transport Vehicle.
The Authority is looking to procure a suitable Amphibious Vehicle, Transport Vehicle and associated services, parts and training. The new Amphibious Vehicle must be able to perform bay rescues in our Service area.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £500,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 34113200 - All-terrain vehicles
- 34113300 - Off-road vehicles
- 35511400 - Amphibious crafts and ships
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Main site or place of performance
Weston-Super-Mare
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The procurement will include the new Amphibious Vehicle and associated services, parts and training.
The new Amphibious Vehicle must be able to:
• conveyance across nonporous surfaces, sand, mud and water
• rescue casualties from a marine environment which includes sand, water, mud, and rock, mainly Weston Bay.
The replacement Transport Vehicle may be included in the procurement, depending upon market appetite, availability and Service requirements.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
3 March 2023
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