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Invitation to Bid - Supply, Delivery, Collection and Disposal of Depolluted End of Life Vehicle's

Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Authority

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Authority

Buyer Address: Service Headquarters, Exeter, UKK43, EX3 0NW, United Kingdom

Contact Email: procurement@dsfire.gov.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
200000.0 GBP
Gross: 200000 GBP
Published
07 Jan 2026, 11:55
Deadline
29 Jan 2026, 10:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
50190000 - Demolition services of vehicles
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
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Description

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service have an ongoing requirement for the supply, delivery, collection and disposal of depolluted end of life vehicles. These vehicles are used by our Firefighters for training purposes across the geographical area of Devon and Somerset. The vehicles supplied are required to simulate a roadworthy condition. Due to the nature of the training and equipment used by our Firefighters, the vehicles will be subject to disassembly, with roofs, windscreens, glass and doors removed. Current arrangements expire on 31st March 2026. This notice is to invite suppliers to bid for the new contracts commencing on 1st April 2026. The lot structure and indicative annual volumes per lot, is as follows: • Lot 1 - Barnstaple Area - 40 vehicles • Lot 2 - Exeter Area - 100 vehicles • Lot 3 - Plymouth Area - 45 vehicles • Lot 4 - Taunton Area - 65 vehicles • Lot 5 - Torquay Area - 45 vehicles • Lot 6 - Yeovil Area - 50 vehicles Suppliers are able to bid for one or more lots. The contracts will have an initial period of two years, with the option to extend by a further 12 months (three year maximum term).

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More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001010-2026

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot Title: Barnstaple Area

Lot Description: The Barnstaple Area includes the following Fire Stations: Barnstaple, Ilfracombe, Appledore, Bideford, Braunton, Chulmleigh, Combe Martin, Hartland, Hatherleigh, Holsworthy, Lynton, South Molton, Torrington and Woolacombe.

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 23,200

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2028-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot Title: Exeter Area

Lot Description: The Exeter Area includes the following Fire Stations and training sites: North Tawton, Okehampton, Exeter Danes Castle, Exmouth, Axminster, Colyton, Crediton, Cullompton, Honiton, Ottery St Mary, Seaton, Sidmouth, Clyst St George, Witheridge, Exeter Airport and Exeter Middlemoor.

Lot 2 Status: active

Lot 2 Value (Gross): GBP 58,000

Lot 2 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 2 Contract End: 2028-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 2 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot Title: Plymouth Area

Lot Description: The Plymouth Area includes the following Fire Stations: Kingsbridge, Salcombe, Plympton, Camels Head (Plymouth), Crownhill (Plymouth), Greenbank (Plymouth), Plymstock, Bere Alston, Ivybridge, Kingston, Modbury, Princetown, Tavistock and Yelverton.

Lot 3 Status: active

Lot 3 Value (Gross): GBP 26,000

Lot 3 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 3 Contract End: 2028-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 3 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot Title: Taunton Area

Lot Description: The Taunton Area includes the following Fire Stations: Bampton, Tiverton, Taunton, Bridgwater, Burnham-on-Sea, Dulverton, Minehead, Nether Stowey, Porlock, Wellington, Williton, Wiveliscombe and Cheddar.

Lot 4 Status: active

Lot 4 Value (Gross): GBP 37,800

Lot 4 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 4 Contract End: 2028-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 4 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot Title: Torquay Area

Lot Description: The Torquay Area includes the following Fire Stations: Torquay, Paignton, Ashburton, Bovey Tracey, Brixham, Buckfastleigh, Chagford, Dartmouth, Dawlish, Moretonhampstead, Newton Abbot, Teignmouth and Totnes.

Lot 5 Status: active

Lot 5 Value (Gross): GBP 26,000

Lot 5 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 5 Contract End: 2028-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 5 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot Title: Yeovil Area

Lot Description: The Yeovil Area includes the following Fire Stations: Glastonbury, Street, Yeovil, Castle Cary, Chard, Crewkerne, Frome, Ilminster, Martock, Shepton Mallet, Somerton, Wells and Wincanton.

Lot 6 Status: active

Lot 6 Value (Gross): GBP 29,000

Lot 6 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 6 Contract End: 2028-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 6 SME Suitable: Yes

Documents

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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