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Review of MRE Wet Meals and Bottled Water

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority

Published: Nov 10, 2026

Updated: Nov 10, 2026

About This Opportunity

This is a supplies contract in the security and defense, trade and industry and media and communication sectors, with a focus on SME development and Publishing. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the security and defense sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.

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.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on November 10, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 106471-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority has issued 16 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 2 currently open and 8 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Construction & Civil Works, and Architecture & Engineering Services. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: November 10, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

This is a Supplies contract in the Security, Defense & Justice sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 106471-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.