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DS506-25 Welfare Support Units

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
135000.0 GBP
Gross: 162000 GBP
Published
08 Dec 2025, 13:43
Deadline
06 Jan 2026, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
goods
CPV
34114300 - Welfare vehicles
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority is seeking to award one contract for the supply of welfare trailers and toilet units, or two separate contracts - Lot 1 Welfare Trailers and Lot 2 - Toilet units, to support operational staff during emergency incidents. The welfare support units will be used to provide effective welfare facilities in accordance with the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) guidance on firefighter safety, health and wellbeing. This procurement supports DSFRS's commitment to firefighter safety, health, and wellbeing, and ensures compliance with relevant statutory obligations.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080617-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot Title: Welfare Trailer Units

Lot Description: This lot is for three welfare trailer units.

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Has Options: Yes

Lot 1 Options: The option will be included to procure more welfare trailers and/or toilets and any maintenance including parts.

Lot 1 Value: GBP 75,000

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 90,000

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-01-26T00:00:00Z

Lot 1 Contract End: 2030-01-27T23:59:59Z

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Technical

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Price

Lot Title: Welfare Toilet Units

Lot Description: This lot is for four welfare toilet units.

Lot 2 Status: active

Lot 2 Has Options: Yes

Lot 2 Options: The option will be included to procure more welfare trailers and/or toilets and any maintenance including parts.

Lot 2 Value: GBP 60,000

Lot 2 Value (Gross): GBP 72,000

Lot 2 Contract Start: 2026-01-26T00:00:00Z

Lot 2 Contract End: 2030-01-27T23:59:59Z

Lot 2 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Quality

Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Technical

Lot 2 Award Criterion (price): Price

Documents

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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