UK

Prior information notice

Information

Published

Expire date: 06/06/2022

External Reference: 2022-533588

FTS Reference: 2022-012472

Prior information notice

Prior information notice

Supplies

This notice is for prior information only

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Avon Fire & Rescue Service
VAT No: 664419911
Valley Road, Portishead
Bristol
BS20 8JJ
UK
Contact person: Amy Harraway
Telephone: +44 1179262061
E-mail: amy.harraway@avonfire.gov.uk
Fax: +44 11799253561
NUTS code:  UKK12 -  Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Internet address(es):
Main address: http://www.avonfire.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/30508

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=46012&B=BLUELIGHT
Additional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:  
I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Regional or local authority
I.5)

Main activity

Public order and safety

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Amphibious Vehicle
Reference number:  AFRS02-2022-03
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

34144212  -  Water-tender vehicles
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Supplies
II.1.4)

Short description

Avon Fire Authority has identified the need to replace our Hovercraft and Transport Vehicle.
The Authority is looking to procure a suitable Amphibious Vehicle, Transport Vehicle and associated services, parts and training. The new Amphibious Vehicle must be able to perform bay rescues in our Service area.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 500000.00  GBP
II.1.6)

Information about lots

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

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

34113200  -  All-terrain vehicles
34113300  -  Off-road vehicles
35511400  -  Amphibious crafts and ships
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKK12 -  Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Main site or place of performance:  
Weston-Super-Mare
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The procurement will include the new Amphibious Vehicle and associated services, parts and training.
The new Amphibious Vehicle must be able to:
• conveyance across nonporous surfaces, sand, mud and water
• rescue casualties from a marine environment which includes sand, water, mud, and rock, mainly Weston Bay.
The replacement Transport Vehicle may be included in the procurement, depending upon market appetite, availability and Service requirements.
II.3)

Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

03/03/2023

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