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AwardedAwarded 29 May 2026

Coach Build of 4X4 Water Rescue Vehicle

Royal Berkshire Fire Authority · Local or regional public body

In brief

Royal Berkshire Fire Authority awarded vehicle and fleet work to Cotrim on 29 May 2026.

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What the notice says

The Authority needed a second-hand vehicle to meet the requirement for a Water Rescue Vehicle. The vehicle's requirements mean it requires a special build and is very hard to come by, with a long lead time. CoTrim submitted the lowest-priced quotation and was considered the most advantageous option. CoTrim met the Authority's specifications and provided the best price. The waiver is for the coach build of the original 4x4 vehicle purchased for Water Rescue. The special requirements of the coach-build include a bulkhead, crew lining, cargo lining, power, internal lighting, emergency lighting, and CCTV around the vehicle. The other requirements include side access, seats and covers, roof vent, rear step and towbar, which are normal in a van. The van will be painted red in line with Fire Rescue Vehicle colours. As a result of Co-Trim owning the vehicle and releasing it after modification, the supply or service is unique to a single supplier such as proprietary or patented goods and is deemed necessary due to the requirements of operational alignment and there is no satisfactory alternative.

Who won

WinnerValueDates
Cotrim (SME)£55,048
15 November 2025 to 14 December 2025
Cotrim (SME)£46,695
1 June 2026 to 12 June 2026

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Contract details notice · UK7, notice 077701-2025
  2. Contract details notice · UK7, notice 055252-2026

About the buyer

Royal Berkshire Fire AuthorityLast 12 months

Procurements

24

Awards

18

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  • Anchor Vans Ltd1 contract
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From notice 077701-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 27 November 2025, last updated 11 June 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.