Scope
Reference
DS478-24
Description
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority (on behalf of the National Fire Chiefs Council Transport Officers Group (NFCC TOG) and in conjunction with the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) Procurement Hub, is leading a procurement project to replace the existing Framework Agreement for UK Fire and Rescue Emergency Response Vehicles (ERV).
The future framework agreement will enable Contracting Authorities named on the framework to procure Pumping Appliances, Aerial Appliances and Special Vehicles as required by their Contracting Authority, Fire and Rescue Service etc.
For the purposes of this planned procurement notice, previously a preliminary market engagement was carried out under the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The PIN notice for that engagement can be found via the link below:
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/748a1220-2203-4418-b562-1d809186c6cb
After the preliminary market engagement notice, a pipeline notice has been published under the Procurement Act 2023.
The Project Team are currently establishing the requirements and the permitted vehicles that can be procured, and this information will be published within the Invitation to Tender later this year.
At this stage, the Project Team anticipates that the NFCC Emergency Response Vehicle Framework will be an open framework, as defined in the Procurement Act 2023, for a period of 8 years (the contract start and end dates in this preliminary market engagement notice are based on this assumption). No extensions to the framework will be available.
The Tender Notice for the framework agreement is planned to be published on 12th August 2025. Please note the publication date may be subject to change.
Suppliers who may be interested in this opportunity can prepare by registering on our e-tendering portal where this opportunity is likely to be tendered in due course. The e-tendering portal is located at:
https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home
The e-tendering portal is free to use. Suppliers can find guidance on using the e-tendering portal via: https://bluelightcommercial.police.uk/media/2284/sell2bluelight-in-tend-full-supplier-guide.pdf
Commercial tool
Establishes an open framework
Total value (estimated)
- £900,000,000 excluding VAT
- £1,080,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2034
- 8 years
Main procurement category
Goods
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
- GG - Guernsey
- IM - Isle of Man
- JE - Jersey
Not the same for all lots
CPV classifications are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.
Lot 1. Pumping Appliances
Description
Pumping Appliances GVW more than 2t
Lot value (estimated)
- £900,000,000 excluding VAT
- £1,080,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 34114100 - Emergency vehicles
- 34114110 - Rescue vehicles
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Aerial Appliances
Description
All types of Aerial appliances within the scope of EN 14043, 14044 and 1777
Lot value (estimated)
- £900,000,000 excluding VAT
- £1,080,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 34114100 - Emergency vehicles
- 34114110 - Rescue vehicles
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3a. Small Special Vehicle
Description
Special Vehicles GVW 3.5t or below
Lot value (estimated)
- £900,000,000 excluding VAT
- £1,080,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 34114100 - Emergency vehicles
- 34114110 - Rescue vehicles
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3b. Medium Special Vehicles
Description
Special Vehicles GVW of more than 3.5t and
Lot value (estimated)
- £900,000,000 excluding VAT
- £1,080,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 34114100 - Emergency vehicles
- 34114110 - Rescue vehicles
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3c. Large Special Vehicles
Description
Special Vehicles GVW of more than 7.5t
Lot value (estimated)
- £900,000,000 excluding VAT
- £1,080,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 34114100 - Emergency vehicles
- 34114110 - Rescue vehicles
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 4. Vehicle Disposal
Description
Disposal of Emergency Response Vehicles
Lot value (estimated)
- £900,000,000 excluding VAT
- £1,080,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 60100000 - Road transport services
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Open framework scheme end date (estimated)
31 March 2034
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Award method when using the framework
With competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
The full list of Contracting Authorities permitted to use the Open Framework will be listed in the Invitation to Tender.
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Pumping Appliances
Lot 2. Aerial Appliances
Lot 3a. Small Special Vehicle
Lot 3b. Medium Special Vehicles
Lot 3c. Large Special Vehicles
Lot 4. Vehicle Disposal
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
25 August 2025
Enquiry deadline
18 November 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
26 November 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Suppliers who may be interested in this opportunity can prepare by registering on our e-tendering portal where this opportunity is likely to be tendered in due course. The e-tendering portal is located at:
https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home
The e-tendering portal is free to use. Suppliers can find guidance on using the e-tendering portal via: https://bluelightcommercial.police.uk/media/2284/sell2bluelight-in-tend-full-supplier-guide.pdf
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
5 March 2026
Other information
Payment terms
In addition to requiring payment within 30 days for valid and undisputed invoices, each Call-Off Contract will outline the procedures for submitting invoices and resolving any disputes that may arise.
Description of risks to contract performance
• Value of the open framework e.g. increase in government funding
• Number of suppliers within the market for certain type of appliances or vehicles may reduce
• Imposed mandates from government regarding vehicles specifications
• Risk of access to and/or transport of raw materials and their availability
• Pandemic
• Violate markets affecting inflation, tariffs, exchange rates etc.
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
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