Published date: 12 April 2021

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 May 2021, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Specialised boats - 34521000

  • Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment - 35000000

Location of contract

Any region

Value of contract

£15,000 to £25,000

Procurement reference

20210412120032-30504

Published date

12 April 2021

Closing date

25 May 2021

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

21 June 2021

Contract end date

20 June 2024

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 has identified that the rescue boats used for training require immediate replacement.
The Authority requires one (1) inflatable rescue boat between 3.8m & 4.2m in length and one (1) 4.7m inflatable rescue boat.

The rescue boats for training shall
• be suitable and sufficiently robust to undertake prolonged and extensive training activities
• be capable of meeting the requirements of the DEFRA Flood Rescue Concept of Operations
• comply with the relevant clauses in the International Life-Saving Appliance Code 1998, Recreational Craft Regulations 2017 (Class C) and ISO 6185:2014 Inflatable boats - Part 3: Boats with a hull length less than 8 m with a motor rating of 15 kW and greater.

Leisure craft will not be considered.

The tender has been split into Lots.
Lot 1 of the ITT relates to the an inflatable rescue boat between 3.8m and 4.2m in length and Lot 2 relates to the 4.7m inflatable rescue boat. Bidders may submit tenders for one or both Lots.

Full details of the requirements and tender documentation can be obtained through EU-Supply Bluelight.

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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