C26042 - Smoke Machines - Pre-Market Engagement Notice

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01 Jul 2026

This is a preliminary market engagement notice

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Description

Kent Fire and Rescue Service (The Authority) is undertaking pre-market engagement to gain a better understanding of the current market for smoke generation equipment, training smoke fluids, and associated maintenance and support services used within firefighter training environments. The Authority delivers a range of operational training activities including: - Breathing Apparatus (BA) training - Search and Rescue exercises - Incident Command simulations - Fire Behaviour Training Smoke generation is a critical component of realistic training environments, enabling the simulation of zero-visibility conditions. The Authority currently utilises portable smoke generation systems across multiple training sites. The systems require ongoing servicing, maintenance and consumable supply. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Maidstone:-Firefighting-equipment./66ZB566N3D To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/66ZB566N3D

Scope

Reference
ocds-h6vhtk-06c0cf
Total value
£130,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
04 Oct 2026 to 04 Oct 2032
Possible extension to 04 Oct 2033
Main category
goods
CPV classifications
35111000