Published date: 23 January 2020

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 25 February 2020

Contract summary

Industry

  • Specialised boats - 34521000

  • Inflatable craft - 34522450

Location of contract

South West

Value of contract

£15,000 to £40,000

Procurement reference

20200123170155-30504

Published date

23 January 2020

Closing date

25 February 2020

Contract start date

26 February 2020

Contract end date

25 February 2021

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No


Description

Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Authority seeks to appoint a single supplier to provide two Powered Flat-bottomed Craft, to be used for rescue and evaluation of persons/animals from areas of flooding and estuarial waters, search activities and supporting other agencies.
The Craft, fully inflated, shall be no more than 2.4 metres wide and between 5 metres and 6 metres long with a capacity of carrying at least 8 persons (including the helmsman) and a person lying on a stretcher.
The Craft shall meet the requirements of the DEFRA Flood Rescue Concept of Operations. The Craft shall be capable of being powered by a 50hp outboard engine and transported, fully inflated, on a road trailer - both of which will be provided by the Authority.
Leisure craft will not be considered.


About the buyer

Contact name

Louise Doherty

Address

Service Headquarters, The Knowle, Clyst St George
Exeter
EX3 0NW
ENG

Telephone

+44 1392872525

Email

ldoherty@dsfire.gov.uk

Website

www.dsfire.gov.uk