Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c2f-6947-7332-87a3-cce48c42b757/gb-liverpool-open-rescue-boat-market-assessment closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # GB-Liverpool: Open Rescue Boat Market Assessment [Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service](https://tendernation.io/buyers/merseyside-fire-and-rescue-service) Estimated value £50,000 to £100,000 Published 6 Nov 2018 Deadline Closed 20 Nov 2018 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The Request for Information (RFI) is to enable Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority to determine potential availability of 2 x Twin Outboard Powered Inshore Lifeboats for the use in Search and Rescue (SAR) missions by the Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service (MFRS) Marine Rescue Unit (MRU) on the Mersey River. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.The contracting authority considers that this enquiry may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). The Request for Information (RFI) has been produced to enable Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority to determine potential availability of 2 x Twin Outboard Powered Inshore Lifeboats . Pending the results of the RFI exercise, the Authority may issue a formal tender for the required vessels. ## CPV classification Lifeboats Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/db5f0d9e-0941-46cc-8b64-2bf5f0e43343) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/merseyside-fire-and-rescue-service) [Sector More Transport equipment & vehicles tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/transport-equipment-vehicles) ## More tenders like this [Firefighting vehicles – VG Asbach - HLF 10 · VG Asbach · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-eb96-7083-91e7-24f09e1e5cb6/germany-firefighting-vehicles-vg-asbach-hlf-10) [Dumper trucks – Autobasculante pentru activitati aeroportuare · Compania Nationala Aeroporturi Bucuresti SA · 16 days left · 4 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-6319-7333-979f-903a976c36b1/romania-dumper-trucks-autobasculante-pentru-activitati-aeroportuare) [Minibuses – Furnizare Microbuze școlare pentru unități de învățământ speciale · Județul Suceava · 35 days left · 23 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-7579-708f-b64e-33234038ed3a/romania-minibuses-furnizare-microbuze-scolare-pentru-unitati-de-invatamant-s) [Urban furniture – Raamovereenkomst voor het leveren van straatmeubilair · Antwerpen · 32 days left · 20 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-ca6b-711e-95cb-54df9518ce4e/belgium-urban-furniture-raamovereenkomst-voor-het-leveren-van-straatmeubilai) [Rolling stock – Dodávka vozidel BEMU121-150 a EMU121-150 · RegioJet a.s. · 24 days left · 12 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-aca6-73f8-ad6c-9162bd28b22d/czechia-rolling-stock-dodavka-vozidel-bemu121-150-a-emu121-150) [Engine parts – Rezervni dijelovi za propelere KaMeWa za m/t Zadar · Jadrolinija · 31 days left · 19 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-673e-71dd-88e2-447641d5f588/croatia-engine-parts-rezervni-dijelovi-za-propelere-kamewa-za-mt-zadar)