AwardedAwarded 29 April 2026
Purchase of Fire Appliances
Small Airbags - Market Engagement · Local or regional public body
In brief
Small Airbags - Market Engagement awarded vehicle and fleet work to Emergency One (UK) Ltd on 29 April 2026.
The notice gives a value of £20,000,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 5 years, up to 7 years with extensions, starting 6 April 2026.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
What the notice says
The Authority has appointed a Supplier to design and build fire appliances covering three distinct variants:
•Variant A Heavy
•Variant A Light
•Variant B
•Variant C
Variant A Heavy and Variant A Light will be constructed to an identical base specification but will carry different equipment sets appropriate to their operational role. Full specification for each variant can be found within the tender documents.
The contract will be established for 5 years with a possible 2 year extension, subject to satisfactory performance and mutual agreement.
Over the full contract period, the Authority anticipate purchasing up to 50 appliances. However, an initial commitment will be made for the supply of 35 appliances. The remaining appliances will be subject to future funding approval.
The supplier will also be required to deliver appropriate user training, warranty coverage and after sales service.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency One (UK) Ltd 2 bids received | £20,000,000 | Awarded 14 April 2026 27 May 2026 to 26 May 2031 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 074140-2025
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 034786-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 061223-2026
About the buyer
Small Airbags - Market EngagementLast 12 months
Procurements
39Awards
23Suppliers it has used most for vehicle and fleet
- Emergency One (UK) Ltd1 contract
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From notice 074140-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 14 November 2025, last updated 30 June 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.