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 preliminary market engagement notice, the contract location is stated as "United Kingdom, Jersey, Isle of Man and Guernsey" because the contract location for any call-off under the resulting framework agreement will depend upon the location of that Contracting Authority performing the call-off contract.
A previous 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, PME notice, and Planned Procurement Notice has been published under the Procurement Act 2023.
The Project Team have established the requirements, lots and scope for framework. The Tender Notice for the framework agreement is planned to be published on 8th September 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 a 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
CPV classifications
- 34114100 - Emergency vehicles
- 34114110 - Rescue vehicles
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
- GG - Guernsey
- IM - Isle of Man
- JE - Jersey
Engagement
Engagement deadline
22 August 2025
Engagement process description
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority are looking to provide the opportunity for suppliers who may be interested to review the draft Framework and Call-Off documentation and provide constructive feedback.
The constructive feedback on the draft Framework and Call-Off documentation will allow DSFRA to continuously improve and ensure the Framework and Call-off documentation is fit for purpose.
The draft Framework and Call-Off documentation will be sent to Suppliers that express an interest w/c 25th August 2025. To express an interest and receive a copy of the draft Framework and Call-Off documentation, please email procurement@dsfire.gov.uk by COP on Friday 22nd August 2025.
A deadline will be confirmed with the draft Framework and Call-Off documentation, which is likely to be between 10-14 days.
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
8 September 2025
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