The fire appliances programme was set up to let contracts for fire vehicles and emergency response equipment which includes pumping appliances, aerial appliances, specialist vehicles and key items of operational equipment.

The aim of this programme is to provide the very best procurement delivery by understanding the market and building supplier resilience. Taking stakeholder requirements we can ensure that those with the technical knowledge, expertise and experience provide the best standards in prioritisation and an auditable approach to research and development.

The first Firebuy National Framework Agreement award for approximately 500 Pumping appliances was awarded to six UK Fire Vehicle Manufacturers and took effect from 1 April 2007.

Emergency Response Equipment (ERE) framework contracts will be let to cover a range of operational equipment within the five key categories of road traffic collision, extraction package, working at height equipment (excluding powered access and rope equipment), pumping/fluid delivery equipment, power generation/vehicle charging equipment and positive pressure ventilation.

For further information on these contracts Tel: 01785 818524