Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Authority Contract Award: Vehicle Depollution Services
Summary
The Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Authority has awarded a contract for the supply, delivery, collection, and disposal of depolluted end-of-life vehicles. This contract is for training purposes across Devon and Somerset and has been published on the UK's Find a Tender service.
What changed
This notice confirms the award of a contract by the Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Authority for vehicle depollution services. The contract covers the supply, delivery, collection, and disposal of depolluted end-of-life vehicles, which will be utilized for firefighter training exercises within the Devon and Somerset geographical area. The notice details multiple lots and awarded suppliers for different areas.
This is a contract award notice, indicating that the procurement process has concluded and contracts have been assigned. Businesses interested in future opportunities should monitor the Find a Tender service for similar procurements. No specific compliance actions are required by regulated entities based solely on this award notice, as it pertains to the contracting authority's operational needs.
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Contract
Supply, Delivery, Collection and Disposal of Depolluted End of Life Vehicle's
- Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Authority UK7: Contract details notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types
Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-022621
Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-05cc87 (view related notices)
Published 12 March 2026, 8:16pm
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Contents
Scope Lots (6)
- Lot 1. Barnstaple Area
- Lot 2. Exeter Area
- Lot 3. Plymouth Area
- Lot 4. Taunton Area
- Lot 5. Torquay Area
- Lot 6. Yeovil Area
Contracts (5)
- Contract 1. Lot 1 - Barnstaple Area (Primary Supplier)
- Contract 2. Lot 1 - Exeter Area and Lot 5 - Torquay (Primary Supplier)
- Contract 3. Lot 3 - Plymouth Area (Primary Supplier)
- Contract 4. Lot 4 - Taunton Area and Lot 6 - Yeovil Area (Primary Supplier)
- Contract 5. Lot 6 - Yeovil Area (Secondary Supplier)
Procedure Suppliers (5)
- GRIST ENVIRONMENTAL LIMITED
- John Harland
- Newbery Recycling Ltd
- Pylle Motors Metal Recycling Ltd
- RPB Vehicle Solutions Ltd
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Reference
DS529-25
Description
This notice is to confirm the award of a contract.
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service have an ongoing requirement for the supply, delivery, collection and disposal of depolluted end of life vehicles. These vehicles are used by our Firefighters for training purposes across the geographical area of Devon and Somerset.
The vehicles supplied are required to simulate a roadworthy condition. Due to the nature of the training and equipment used by our Firefighters, the vehicles will be subject to disassembly, with roofs, windscreens, glass and doors removed.
The lot structure and indicative annual volumes per lot, is as follows:
• Lot 1 - Barnstaple Area - 40 vehicles
• Lot 2 - Exeter Area - 100 vehicles
• Lot 3 - Plymouth Area - 45 vehicles
• Lot 4 - Taunton Area - 65 vehicles
• Lot 5 - Torquay Area - 45 vehicles
• Lot 6 - Yeovil Area - 50 vehicles
Definition of Primary and Secondary Supplier:
Primary Supplier - This Supplier shall be the first Supplier asked to supply the required goods/services.
Secondary Supplier - This Supplier will be asked to supply the required goods/services if the Primary Supplier is unable to supply.
The value of each lot has been added to Primary Supplier contracts to avoid double counting.
Lot 1. Barnstaple Area
Description
The Barnstaple Area includes the following Fire Stations:
Barnstaple, Ilfracombe, Appledore, Bideford, Braunton, Chulmleigh, Combe Martin, Hartland, Hatherleigh, Holsworthy, Lynton, South Molton, Torrington and Woolacombe.
Lot 2. Exeter Area
Description
The Exeter Area includes the following Fire Stations and training sites:
North Tawton, Okehampton, Exeter Danes Castle, Exmouth, Axminster, Colyton, Crediton, Cullompton, Honiton, Ottery St Mary, Seaton, Sidmouth, Clyst St George, Witheridge, Exeter Airport and Exeter Middlemoor.
Lot 3. Plymouth Area
Description
The Plymouth Area includes the following Fire Stations:
Kingsbridge, Salcombe, Plympton, Camels Head (Plymouth), Crownhill (Plymouth), Greenbank (Plymouth), Plymstock, Bere Alston, Ivybridge, Kingston, Modbury, Princetown, Tavistock and Yelverton.
Lot 4. Taunton Area
Description
The Taunton Area includes the following Fire Stations:
Bampton, Tiverton, Taunton, Bridgwater, Burnham-on-Sea, Dulverton, Minehead, Nether Stowey, Porlock, Wellington, Williton, Wiveliscombe and Cheddar.
Lot 5. Torquay Area
Description
The Torquay Area includes the following Fire Stations:
Torquay, Paignton, Ashburton, Bovey Tracey, Brixham, Buckfastleigh, Chagford, Dartmouth, Dawlish, Moretonhampstead, Newton Abbot, Teignmouth and Totnes.
Lot 6. Yeovil Area
Description
The Yeovil Area includes the following Fire Stations:
Glastonbury, Street, Yeovil, Castle Cary, Chard, Crewkerne, Frome, Ilminster, Martock, Shepton Mallet, Somerton, Wells and Wincanton.
Contract 1. Lot 1 - Barnstaple Area (Primary Supplier)
Lots
Lot 1. Barnstaple Area
Supplier
Contract value
- £23,200 including VAT Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
11 March 2026
Contract dates
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028
- Possible extension to 31 March 2029
- 3 years Description of possible extension:
The contracts will have an initial period of two years, with the option to extend by a further 12 months (three year maximum term).
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
Demolition services of vehicles
Other services
Contract locations
- UKK - South West (England)
Contract 2. Lot 1 - Exeter Area and Lot 5 - Torquay (Primary Supplier)
Lots
Lot 2. Exeter Area
Lot 5. Torquay Area
Supplier
Contract value
- £84,000 including VAT Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
11 March 2026
Contract dates
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028
- Possible extension to 31 March 2029
- 3 years Description of possible extension:
The contracts will have an initial period of two years, with the option to extend by a further 12 months (three year maximum term).
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
Demolition services of vehicles
Other services
Contract locations
- UKK - South West (England)
Contract 3. Lot 3 - Plymouth Area (Primary Supplier)
Lots
Lot 3. Plymouth Area
Supplier
Contract value
- £26,000 including VAT Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
11 March 2026
Contract dates
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028
- Possible extension to 31 March 2029
- 3 years Description of possible extension:
The contracts will have an initial period of two years, with the option to extend by a further 12 months (three year maximum term).
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
Demolition services of vehicles
Other services
Contract locations
- UKK - South West (England)
Contract 4. Lot 4 - Taunton Area and Lot 6 - Yeovil Area (Primary Supplier)
Lots
Lot 4. Taunton Area
Lot 6. Yeovil Area
Supplier
Contract value
- £66,800 including VAT Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
11 March 2026
Contract dates
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028
- Possible extension to 31 March 2029
- 3 years Description of possible extension:
The contracts will have an initial period of two years, with the option to extend by a further 12 months (three year maximum term).
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
Demolition services of vehicles
Other services
Contract locations
- UKK - South West (England)
Contract 5. Lot 6 - Yeovil Area (Secondary Supplier)
Lots
Lot 6. Yeovil Area
Supplier
Contract value
- £0 including VAT Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
11 March 2026
Contract dates
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028
- Possible extension to 31 March 2029
- 3 years Description of possible extension:
The contracts will have an initial period of two years, with the option to extend by a further 12 months (three year maximum term).
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
Demolition services of vehicles
Other services
Contract locations
- UKK - South West (England)
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Suppliers
GRIST ENVIRONMENTAL LIMITED
- Companies House: 02865548
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNDL-8228-PQXX William Road
Devizes
SN10 3EW
United Kingdom
Email: paul.mortimer@gristenvironmental.com
Website: http://www.gristenvironmental.com
Region: UKK15 - Wiltshire CC
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 5. Lot 6 - Yeovil Area (Secondary Supplier)
John Harland
20 Greenway
Crediton
EX17 3LP
United Kingdom
Email: harlandscrap@yahoo.co.uk
Region: UKK43 - Devon CC
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 2. Lot 1 - Exeter Area and Lot 5 - Torquay (Primary Supplier)
Newbery Recycling Ltd
4 Ashton Road
Exeter
EX2 8LN
United Kingdom
Email: info@newberyrecycling.co.uk
Region: UKK43 - Devon CC
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Lot 1 - Barnstaple Area (Primary Supplier)
Pylle Motors Metal Recycling Ltd
Myrtle Garage, Pylle
Shepton Mallet
BA4 6TA
United Kingdom
Email: Admin@pyllemotors.co.uk
Region: UKK23 - Somerset
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 4. Lot 4 - Taunton Area and Lot 6 - Yeovil Area (Primary Supplier)
RPB Vehicle Solutions Ltd
220 Cattedown Road
Plymouth
PL4 0RW
United Kingdom
Email: info@rpbvehiclesolutions.co.uk
Region: UKK41 - Plymouth
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 3. Lot 3 - Plymouth Area (Primary Supplier)
Contracting authority
Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNLD-1131-HTWN Service Headquarters
Exeter
EX3 0NW
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@dsfire.gov.uk
Region: UKK43 - Devon CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
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