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ClosedStage · preprocurement

West Midlands Fire Service

MARKET ENGAGEMENT - VEHICLE CONVERSION

Transport EquipmentCPV 34000000 34100000 34110000 50000000 50100000 50110000 50117000
ValueValue not published
Deadline7 Jan 2025
Published18 Dec 2024
RegionWest Midlands
Timeline
Published 18 Dec 2024ClosedCloses 7 Jan 2025
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The brief

West Midlands Fire Service is engaging with the market with regards to a requirement to convert 20 x Toyota HiLux chassis.

The Toyota HiLux is required to have a gross vehicle weight (GVW) upgrade to between 4000kg and 4700kg, in a 4 x 4 configuration.

All chassis, steering, axle, suspension and braking components need to be fully compliant with the increased GVW.

The completed vehicle must undergo all relevant Vehicle Certification Agency tests.

The design characteristics should allow for good road holding / cornering, good braking and at the same time give a comfortable ride for all occupants.

It should also be capable of off-road driving.

The purpose of the market engagement process is to enable the Authority to establish the following: • Is there is a sufficient supplier base to ensure robust competition • What is the appetite in the market for the provision of the contract deliverables • How attractive to suppliers is the proposed package being procured • What is the estimated price range

Key requirements

What the supplier must deliver

01

The Toyota HiLux is required to have

The Toyota HiLux is required to have a gross vehicle weight (GVW) upgrade to between 4000kg and 4700kg, in a 4 x 4 configuration.

02

All chassis, steering, axle, suspension and braking

All chassis, steering, axle, suspension and braking components need to be fully compliant with the increased GVW.

03

The completed vehicle must undergo all relevant

The completed vehicle must undergo all relevant Vehicle Certification Agency tests.

04

The design characteristics should allow for good

The design characteristics should allow for good road holding / cornering, good braking and at the same time give a comfortable ride for all occupants.

05

It should also be capable of off-road

It should also be capable of off-road driving.

Derived from the notice text — always confirm against the original documents.

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Stage
preprocurement · Closed
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