UK

Prior information notice

Information

Published

Expire date: 03/03/2021

External Reference: 2021-579936

FTS Reference: 2021-001064

Prior information notice

Prior information notice

Supplies

This notice is for prior information only

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority
723645339
Service Headquarters, The Knowle, Clyst St George
Exeter
EX3 0NW
UK
Contact person: Bridget Phillips
Telephone: +44 01392872524
E-mail: bphillips@dsfire.gov.uk
Internet address(es):
Main address: http://www.dsfire.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/30504

I.3)

Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at:  
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=36153&B=BLUELIGHT
Additional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:  
I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law
I.5)

Main activity

Public order and safety

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Supplier Consultation - Emergency Response Vehicles for UK Fire and Rescue Services
Reference number:  DS339-20
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

34144210  -  Firefighting vehicles
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Supplies
II.1.4)

Short description

In March 2017, Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service (on behalf of UK Fire and Rescue Services) awarded a Framework Agreement for Emergency Response Vehicles (Pumping Appliances, Aerials and Special Vehicles). The Framework Agreement is due to expire in September 2021.
Suppliers are invited to complete and submit a Consultation Questionnaire as part of the pre-procurement for a replacement route to market.
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

34114000  -  Specialist vehicles
34144200  -  Vehicles for the emergency services
34144213  -  Fire engines
50117000  -  Vehicle conversion and reconditioning services
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The purpose of the Consultation Questionnaire is to provide suppliers with the opportunity to inform the strategy, procurement and ongoing management of a future NFCC agreement for Emergency Response Vehicles for UK Fire and Rescue Services (Pumping Appliances, Aerials and Special Vehicles).
Further information on the existing framework agreement, can be found on the NFCC website via this link: https://www.nationalfirechiefs.org.uk/NFCC-Emergency-Response-Vehicles
The Supplier Consultation Process:
The supplier consultation is being run via the Bluelight e-tendering portal (EU Supply). Suppliers are able to access the Supplier Consultation Questionnaire via the following link: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/supplier/publictenders?B=BLUELIGHT and by searching with the keywords ‘Emergency Response Vehicles’. The supplier consultation should then appear for you to be able to accept the invitation. Upon your acceptance, you will automatically have access to the questionnaire within the ‘Access Documents’ section. Please note that you have to be registered within the e-tendering portal and logged in to be able to accept the invitation. Suppliers are able to register (registration is free of charge) via the following link: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyRegistration/RegisterCompany?OID=4&B=BLUELIGHT
Completed questionnaires should be submitted via the messaging area of the e-tendering portal by the deadline.
II.3)

Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

01/09/2021

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.8)

Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement : yes
IV.2)

Administrative information

Section VI: Complementary information