Water Carrier
About This Opportunity
United Kingdom contract award (transport & logistics): Water Carrier. By Hereford and Worcester Fire Authority. Awarded to Whale Tankers Limited (GBP 223K, Mar.
This is a supplies contract in the transport and logistics sector, with a focus on Fleet Management. 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 transport and logistics sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
The contract will be awarded as a Direct Award under RM6244 Purchase of Standard and Specialist Vehicles; Lot 6 Refuse Collection and other Waste Management Vehicles.
A fire service water carrier is a specialised vehicle designed to transport large volumes of water or foam-typically to incident sites with limited or no hydrant access. These vehicles are crucial in rural areas or large fires, often supporting multiple fire engines, feeding them water via on-board pumps
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on April 24, 2026. Last refreshed 3 days ago. Reference: 037435-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Hereford and Worcester Fire Authority
Hereford and Worcester Fire Authority has issued 16 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 0 currently open and 8 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Transport & Logistics, General Supplies & Services, and Security, Defense & Justice. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: June 10, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Hereford and Worcester Fire Authority in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Supplies contract in the Transport & Logistics sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
How much was the contract awarded for?
Whale Tankers Limited was awarded the contract for £223,092. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.
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 037435-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to Whale Tankers Limited. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
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