C26042 - Smoke Machines - Pre-Market Engagement Notice
Kent Fire and Rescue ServiceEstimated Value
Not specified
Deadline
Not specified
Published
1 July 2026
Type
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Overview
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-Maids... To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/66ZB566N3D
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Likely incumbents
Suppliers who won similar work from this buyer in the last 5 years.
- 1
Canterbury Christ Church University
- 2
Fitness Warehouse Ltd
£63,750
total awarded
- 3
British Animal Rescue and Trauma Care Association
1 contract wonlatest 28 Jul 2026ends 10 Aug 2030£92,020
total awarded
- 4
Draeger Safety UK Ltd
- 5
Gardiner Associates Training and Research Ltd
1 contract wonlatest 20 Jul 2026ends 2 Aug 2032£217,000
total awarded
Canterbury Christ Church University is the most likely incumbent based on recency and category match. To win, bidders typically need a clearly differentiated proposition or a price advantage.
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Kent Fire and Rescue ServiceKey Dates
Published
1 July 2026
Submission deadline
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Notice type
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