Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: June 18, 2025

Purpose: To seek Cabinet approval to procure up to 15 new Fire Engine Pumping Appliances including restricted access sized vehicles for Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue over the 4-year period commencing 1st July 2025

Content: Cllr Paul Hodgkinson sought Cabinet approval to procure up to 15 new Fire Engine Pumping Appliances including restricted access sized vehicles for Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue over the 4-year period commencing 1st July 2025.     Having considered all of the information, Cabinet noted the report and RESOLVED to:   Delegate authority to the Executive Director of Community Safety in consultation with the Executive Director of Economy, Environment & Infrastructure, in consultation with the relevant Cabinet Member for Public Health, Communities and Fire and to: 1.              Conduct a competitive procurement process during the 2-year period commencing 1st July 2025 under the National Fire Chiefs Council Emergency Response Vehicle Framework Agreement DS339-20 (managed by Devon and Somerset FRS) using Lot 1 and Lot 2 of the framework in respect of a call off contract for the supply of 10 Fire Engine Pumping Appliances, including 2 restricted access sized vehicles and associated equipment. 2.              Conduct a separate competitive procurement process during the 2-year period commencing 1st April 2028 under the replacement National Fire Chiefs Council Emergency Response Vehicle Framework Agreement DS229-20 (Managed by Devon and Somerset FRS) when it expires in March 2026, in respect of a call off contract for the supply of 5 Fire Engine Pumping Appliances and associated equipment. 3.              Award the above call-off contracts to the preferred tenderer(s).