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Supply, Installation and Maintenance of 2 Fire Behaviour Training Containers for Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service

Tender Overview

ORGANIZATION

Suffolk County Council

LOCATION

East Anglia, United Kingdom

VALUE

£120,000

DEADLINE

February 27, 2026 at 12:00

CATEGORY

Other

CPV CODE

34150000

REFERENCE

007776-2026

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Original Tender Description

Suffolk County Council are currently out to tender for the provision of Supply, Installation and Maintenance of 2 Fire Behaviour Training Containers for Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service. This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of the portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation. The advertised value here is £120,000 inclusive of VAT. The VAT included is 20% Standard Rate however in some circumstances VAT may be exempt or chargeable at a different rate. The deadline date for submissions of the tender is 27/02/2026 @12:00 (Noon). Please note late returns will NOT be permitted The deadline for clarification questions is 17/02/2026 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website Suffolk County Council has joined the government's Devolution Priority Programme (DPP), a fast-track programme towards devolution and local government reorganisation. Under the DPP it is proposed that: a) a Mayoral Combined County Authority (MCCA) for Norfolk and Suffolk is established, with strategic powers and headed by an elected mayor ("Devolution"). b) the existing two-tier council structure in Suffolk is abolished and replaced with one or more unitary councils covering the current geographical boundary of Suffolk ("LGR"). It is possible that both, one or neither of these changes will happen. These changes are declared as known risks as we do not yet know the implications of Devolution and/or LGR. As a result of LGR and Devolution, contract modifications may be necessary to novate, transfer or disaggregate the contract from the one you entered into to one or more successor authorities or the MCAA. Impacts could include changes to geographical boundaries, significant increases and/or decreases in the goods and/or services required due to the change in size/scope of any successor authority or the MCAA. This may also change the scope of the contract Interested Parties should refer to the Invitation to Tender and Contract Terms for the Known Risks. Known Risk Contract novation, transfer or disaggregation to one or more Successor Authorities or the MCAA within the current geographical boundary of Suffolk. Contract novation, transfer or disaggregation to one or more Successor Authorities or the MCAA outside the current geographical boundary of Suffolk.
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MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS

  • No mandatory exclusion grounds are explicitly stated in the provided information.
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ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Register on the Suffolk Sourcing e-tendering system.
  • Express interest to gain full access to the tender documentation.
  • Refer to the Invitation to Tender and Contract Terms for full details, including known risks.
  • Acknowledge and accept the known risks related to potential contract modifications due to local government reorganisation (LGR) and devolution, including novation, transfer, or disaggregation of the contract.
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TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Be capable of supplying two fire behaviour training containers.
  • Be capable of installing two fire behaviour training containers.
  • Be capable of maintaining two fire behaviour training containers.
  • Be capable of providing services for a contract duration of 120 months (10 years).
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FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • The bid must align with the advertised value of £120,000 inclusive of VAT, or provide a justified alternative.
  • Bidders must account for VAT at 20% Standard Rate, or other applicable rates, in their pricing.
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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • Submit the tender by 27/02/2026 at 12:00 (Noon).
  • Ensure submissions are not late, as late returns will NOT be permitted.
  • Generate clarification questions via the correspondence option on the Suffolk Sourcing e-tendering website.
  • Submit clarification questions by 17/02/2026.
  • Use the Suffolk Sourcing e-tendering system to respond to the procurement opportunity.

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Lot L-1
General InformationL-1.html
Summary:
This document introduces the Suffolk Sourcing e-tendering system, a collaborative platform for suppliers to register, view, and respond to procurement opportunities from Suffolk County and District/Borough Councils.
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OCDS Record
OCDS Data007776-2026_ocds_record.json
Summary:
Suffolk County Council seeks bids for the supply, installation, and maintenance of two fire behaviour training containers for £120,000, with a submission deadline of 27/02/2026, noting potential contract changes due to local government reorganisation.
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OCDS Release Package
OCDS Data007776-2026_ocds_release.json
Summary:
Suffolk County Council is tendering for the supply, installation, and maintenance of two fire behaviour training containers for Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service, valued at £120,000, with submissions due by 27/02/2026.
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Official PDF Version
Administrative Documents007776-2026_official.pdf
Summary:
Suffolk County Council invites expressions of interest for a £120,000 (inc. VAT) tender to supply, install, and maintain two fire behaviour training containers for Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service, with a submission deadline of 27/02/2026 and potential contract modifications due to local government reorganisation.
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Tender Notice
Administrative Documents007776-2026.html
Summary:
This notice announces an open tender from Suffolk County Council for the supply, installation, and maintenance of two fire behaviour training containers, valued at £120,000, with a submission deadline of 27/02/2026, and highlights potential contract modifications due to local government reorganisation.

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66
Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender is generally well-structured with clear service requirements and transparent risk disclosure, but its quality is significantly hampered by the absence of evaluation criteria and a notable currency inconsistency.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The procedure type and CPV code are clearly defined, and no disputes or suspensions are noted. While the reveal date is missing, the submission period from today's date appears reasonable. The tender seems to comply with national regulations for below-threshold procurements.

•Missing tender reveal date
Clarity65/100

The service description is clear and unambiguous, and potential risks related to local government reorganisation are well-articulated. However, the critical absence of evaluation criteria in the provided information significantly reduces clarity for potential bidders.

•Missing evaluation criteria
Completeness70/100

Basic information, deadlines, estimated value, and contract duration are all specified. Documents are listed and summarized. The primary deficiency is the explicit lack of evaluation criteria and the requirement to express interest to gain full access to tender documentation.

•Missing evaluation criteria
•Full tender documentation not immediately public
Fairness55/100

While document access is available upon expressing interest and requirements do not appear tailored, the absence of disclosed evaluation criteria is a significant barrier to fair and transparent competition. The currency discrepancy also introduces a minor fairness concern.

•Missing evaluation criteria
•Currency inconsistency for estimated value
Practicality80/100

Electronic submission is clearly supported via the Suffolk Sourcing e-tendering system, and key contract dates (start, duration) are provided. The lack of a direct public URL to the tender documents is a minor inconvenience.

•No direct public URL to tender documents
Data Consistency60/100

The most significant inconsistency is the discrepancy between the estimated value stated as EUR in the basic information and GBP in the description. Minor inconsistencies include empty codes for the procedure type and a missing liable person.

•Currency inconsistency for estimated value (EUR vs GBP)
•Empty codes for procedure type
Sustainability20/100

There is no explicit mention or integration of green procurement principles, social aspects, or innovation focus within the provided tender information.

•No green procurement focus
•No social criteria

Strengths

Clear description of the required service
Transparency regarding potential contract modifications due to LGR/Devolution
Use of an e-tendering system for submission and clarification
Value and key timelines (duration, start date) are specified

Concerns

Missing evaluation criteria in the provided information
Currency inconsistency for the estimated value (£ vs EUR)
Full tender documentation requires expressing interest, not immediately public
No explicit mention of sustainability, social, or innovation aspects
Missing reveal date for the tender

Recommendations

1. Ensure all evaluation criteria are clearly published and easily accessible to all potential bidders from the outset.
2. Clarify and correct the currency for the estimated value to avoid confusion.
3. Provide a direct public URL to all tender documents or ensure immediate, unconditional access upon initial viewing.

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