Decision
Analysis
outcome: The recommendations were approved by the Cabinet.
summary: The decision at stake is the procurement of up to 15 new Fire Engine Pumping Appliances for Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue over a 4-year period.
topline: The Cabinet has decided to approve the procurement of up to 15 new Fire Engine Pumping Appliances for Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves significant financial investment and resource allocation for emergency services.
affected_stakeholders: ["Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue", "Cabinet members", "Local residents"]
contentiousness_score: 6
political_party_relevance: There are no explicit mentions of political parties influencing the decision.
URL: https://glostext.gloucestershire.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=2442
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Outcome: Recommendations Approved
Is Key Decision?: Yes
Is Callable In?: Yes
Purpose: To seek Cabinet approval to procure up to 15 new Fire Engine Pumping Appliances including restricted access sized vehicles for Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue over the 4-year period commencing 1st July 2025
Content: To seek Cabinet approval to procure up to 15 new Fire Engine Pumping Appliances including restricted access sized vehicles for Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue over the 4-year period commencing 1st July 2025 Cllr Paul Hodgkinson sought Cabinet approval to procure up to 15 new Fire Engine Pumping Appliances including restricted access sized vehicles for Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue over the 4-year period commencing 1st July 2025. Having considered all of the information, Cabinet noted the report and RESOLVED to: Delegate authority to the Executive Director of Community Safety in consultation with the Executive Director of Economy, Environment & Infrastructure, in consultation with the relevant Cabinet Member for Public Health, Communities and Fire and to: 1. Conduct a competitive procurement process during the 2-year period commencing 1st July 2025 under the National Fire Chiefs Council Emergency Response Vehicle Framework Agreement DS339-20 (managed by Devon and Somerset FRS) using Lot 1 and Lot 2 of the framework in respect of a call off contract for the supply of 10 Fire Engine Pumping Appliances, including 2 restricted access sized vehicles and associated equipment. 2. Conduct a separate competitive procurement process during the 2-year period commencing 1st April 2028 under the replacement National Fire Chiefs Council Emergency Response Vehicle Framework Agreement DS229-20 (Managed by Devon and Somerset FRS) when it expires in March 2026, in respect of a call off contract for the supply of 5 Fire Engine Pumping Appliances and associated equipment. 3. Award the above call-off contracts to the preferred tenderer(s).
Date of Decision: June 18, 2025