Scope
Reference
DS532-25
Description
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority (the Authority) invites for suppliers to engage and inform the user requirements, procurement and ongoing management of future contracts for the supply of firefighting foam concentrate.
The Authority has an ongoing requirement for the supply of firefighting foam concentrate to extinguish 'Class A' fires, for example, solid fuel fires, hydrocarbon fires and vehicle fires and for containment of spillage such as fuel spillages on roads and to extinguish 'Class B' fires, for example, those involving liquid hydrocarbon, polar solvent and alcohol.
Indicative timescales for the tender process will be available once the consultation is concluded and the detailed requirements developed and approved. At this stage, we anticipate the tender will be issued in December 2025 or January 2026.
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2030
- Possible extension to 31 March 2031
- 5 years
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 35111520 - Fire suppression foam or similar compounds
Contract locations
- UKK - South West (England)
Engagement
Engagement deadline
12 December 2025
Engagement process description
Suppliers are invited to complete and submit a supplier consultation questionnaire. The questionnaire can be accessed via our e-tendering portal which is located at: https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/publictenders
To access and submit a preliminary market engagement response, log-in to your Supplier account on the e-tendering portal. Locate the opportunity and click on 'View in Portal'. Then click 'Express Interest'. You should then be able to access and download the questionnaire document to complete. Upload your completed questionnaire through the same area in the e-tendering portal by the closing date and time, 17:00 hours on Friday 12 December 2025.
Suppliers can find guidance on using the e-tendering portal via: https://bluelightcommercial.police.uk/media/2284/sell2bluelight-in-tend-full-supplier-guide.pdf
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Contracting authority
Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNLD-1131-HTWN
Service Headquarters
Exeter
EX3 0NW
United Kingdom
Telephone: 01395 872200
Email: procurement@dsfire.gov.uk
Region: UKK43 - Devon CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government