Framework Agreement for UK Fire and Rescue Emergency Response Vehicles (Pumping Appliances, Aerial Appliances and Special Vehicles)

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service (on behalf of the National Fire Chiefs Council Transport Officers Group (NFCC TOG) and in conjunction with the NFCC Fire Commercial Transformation Programme (NFCC FCTP) is leading a procurement project to replace the existing Framework Agreement for UK Fire and Rescue Emergency Response Vehicles (Pumping Appliances, Aerial Appliances and Special Vehicles).

The Framework Agreement contains five multiple supplier lots:

Lot 1 - Light Pumping Appliance (vehicle size: GVW 3t and ≤ 7.5t)

Lot 2 - Medium Pumping Appliance (Vehicle size: GVW of more than 7.5t and ≤ 16t)

Lot 3 - Super Pumping Appliance (Vehicle size: GVW of more than 16t)

Lot 4 - Aerial Appliances (All types of Aerial appliances within the scope of EN 14043, 14044 and 1777 (hydraulic platforms and turntable ladders)

Lot 5 - Special Vehicles (all Special Vehicles above 5t GVW with the exception of Command and Control Vehicles and Prime Movers where only the base vehicle and/or hook lift conversion is required. Prime Movers including demountable pods when bought with or without a vehicle are within scope of the Framework Agreement).

The target date for the replacement Framework Agreement to go live is 28th March 2022.

To access the Invitation to Tender (which includes full details of the requirement) and the Find a Tender Contract Notice, please use the link provided within the Additional Details section of this notice (to the EU Supply Bluelight e-Tendering portal).

This Contract Notice is to invite suppliers to tender for a place on the replacement Framework Agreement.