Conversion of Two Urban Search & Rescue Vehicles for Kent Fire and Rescue Service
Kent Fire and Rescue Service · Awarded contract
AwardedConversion of Two Urban Search & Rescue Vehicles for Kent Fire and Rescue Service
Awarded 29 Feb 2024
Awarded29 Feb 2024
Value£163,000.00
SupplierWilker UK Ltd
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryPublic Safety & Security
Ended 8mo ago2y term
Awarded 29 Feb 2024Expired 28 Feb 2026
About
Kent Fire and Rescue Service awarded a contract to Wilker UK Ltd for the conversion of two Iveco Daily chassis cabs into Urban Search and Rescue vehicles.
The conversion included box body construction, internal equipment stowage, electrical and lighting systems, and installation of a mobile data terminal.
The contract value was £163,000.
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Conversion of Two Urban Search & Rescue Vehicles for Kent Fire and Rescue Service
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