Scope
Reference
C24120
Description
The Authority is seeking to appoint a Supplier to design and build fire appliances covering three distinct variants:
•Variant A Heavy
•Variant A Light
•Variant B
•Variant C
Variant A Heavy and Variant A Light will be constructed to an identical base specification but will carry different equipment sets appropriate to their operational role. Full specification for each variant can be found within the tender documents.
The contract will be established for 5 years with a possible 2 year extension, subject to satisfactory performance and mutual agreement.
Over the full contract period, the Authority anticipate purchasing up to 50 appliances. However, an initial commitment will be made for the supply of 35 appliances. The remaining appliances will be subject to future funding approval.
The successful supplier will also be required to deliver appropriate user training, warranty coverage and after sales service.
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Total value (estimated)
- £20,000,000 excluding VAT
- £24,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 6 April 2026 to 5 April 2031
- Possible extension to 5 April 2033
- 7 years
Description of possible extension:
24 month extension
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 34100000 - Motor vehicles
- 34114000 - Specialist vehicles
- 34114100 - Emergency vehicles
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
6 January 2026, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
16 January 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
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Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
31 March 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Criterion 1 | Price | 50% |
| Criterion 2 | Quality | 50% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Kent and Medway Towns Fire Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCTX-8834-ZQLL
The Godlands, Straw Mill Hill, Tovil
Maidstone
ME15 6XB
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ45 - Mid Kent
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government