TIAL-PROC-0113 - Aircraft Firefighting Vehicle

Teesside International Airport is soliciting bids under solicitation number TIAL-PROC-0113 for the supply, delivery, commissioning, and support of one Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) vehicle. The vehicle must adhere to ICAO Annex 14 specifications and meet all of the Authority's operational, safety, and compliance requirements. The estimated base value of the contract is 600,000 GBP excluding VAT, or 720,000 GBP including VAT. The initial period of performance is estimated from December 1, 2026, to December 1, 2031, with the Authority reserving the right to exercise up to two extension options of five to ten years each. These extensions may extend the total contract duration to 15 years, ending November 30, 2041, and are intended to facilitate the procurement of up to two additional vehicles. The procurement process follows an open procedure with a weighted scoring system based on quality, price, and social value. Interested parties must submit electronic proposals in English via the designated portal by the deadline of October 27, 2026, at 12:00pm, with inquiries accepted until October 20, 2026, at 5:00pm. Performance will take place in the Tees Valley and Durham region at Teesside International Airport. The primary point of contact for this solicitation is the Procurement Inbox.