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In brief

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority is undertaking preliminary market engagement for prepared meals and bottled water to support firefighter hydration and nutritional welfare during operational incidents, in the United Kingdom. The contract duration is 36 months. The submission deadline is 1 May 2027. The notice, tender documents and submission instructions are available on the find-tender.service.gov.uk portal.

Updated November 13, 2026

Deadline
166 days left
May 01, 2027
Contract Details
Category
Other
Reference
106471-2026
Value
Not disclosed
Location
Dorset and Somerset, United Kingdom
Published
November 08, 2026
CPV Code
Project Timeline

Tender Published

November 10, 2026

Deadline for Questions

April 24, 2027

Submission Deadline

May 01, 2027

Contract Start Date

December 01, 2027

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Key facts

Deadline
166 days left
CPV Code
15894200 — Prepared meals
Lots
Divided into lots
Budget
Not disclosed
Duration
36 months
Location
Dorset and Somerset
Type
Other

Original Tender Description

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service (DSFRS) is undertaking Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) to improve its understanding of the products, services and delivery models available to support firefighter hydration and nutritional welfare during operational incidents and other relevant activities. The information received will help DSFRS understand current market capability, emerging solutions, innovation, indicative commercial considerations and potential routes to market. DSFRS welcomes information regarding innovative solutions that may reduce food waste, reduce reliance on single-use plastics, improve user acceptance, improve sustainability outcomes and/or provide alternative approaches to hydration and nutritional welfare support. Please note, any future procurement timetable, including the anticipated publication of any tender notice, contract commencement date and contract duration, is indicative only. Information obtained through this Preliminary Market Engagement exercise may influence the Authority's future requirements, procurement strategy and timetable. As such, all dates stated within this notice may be revised and the Authority reserves the right not to proceed with any subsequent procurement activity.

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  • Company registration in EU required
  • Proven track record in similar projects
  • Financial stability documentation

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