Belgrade, Serbia - October 8, 2025
The Ministry of Interior of the Republic of Serbia has awarded a €2.44 million contract to Vatrosprem proizvodnja doo, a Belgrade-based manufacturer of firefighting vehicles and equipment, for the supply of specialized intervention vehicles designed to boost emergency and disaster response capacity across Serbia’s cross-border regions.
The award, announced in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJ S 193/2025), falls under the project titled “A More Secure Cross-Border Area by Enhancing the Emergency Response Capability,” funded through the INTERREG IPA CBC Romania–Serbia Programme.
Contract Scope and Specifications
Under the agreement, Vatrosprem proizvodnja will deliver eight emergency response vehicles - two fire and rescue trucks and six firefighting water tender trucks - equipped with advanced tools and systems for firefighting, technical rescues, and hazardous materials (HAZMAT) operations.
The fire and rescue trucks will feature:
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Capacity for six firefighters
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3,000 liters of water and 150 liters of foam tank
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Integrated firefighting and rescue tools for structural, wildfire, and traffic accident interventions
The firefighting water tender trucks will support field operations with 7,000-liter water tanks, 200-liter foam tanks, and equipment for basic firefighting and rescue missions, serving as supply units for other first-response vehicles.
The delivery and commissioning period is expected to last 13 months.
Enhancing Serbia’s Emergency Response Readiness
This investment represents a strategic step in strengthening Serbia’s civil protection and emergency response infrastructure, particularly in border regions prone to natural disasters and cross-border incidents.
By improving the mobility and technical readiness of the Sector for Emergency Management, the project supports faster response times, safer operations, and greater interoperability with neighboring countries - a key objective of the INTERREG IPA CBC framework.
Award and Evaluation
The open procurement procedure attracted three eligible bids, with Vatrosprem proizvodnja doo securing the highest score under the lowest-price criterion. The contract was formally signed on September 29, 2025.
The procurement was partially financed by the European Union, underlining the EU’s commitment to supporting regional cooperation and resilience-building in Southeast Europe.
About Vatrosprem proizvodnja doo
Founded in Belgrade, Vatrosprem proizvodnja doo is a medium-sized Serbian company specializing in the production of firefighting and rescue vehicles, pumps, and protective equipment. With decades of experience, the company has become a reliable supplier to Serbian and regional fire services, emphasizing innovation, safety, and compliance with European standards.
Looking Ahead
Once delivered, the new intervention vehicles will be distributed to key fire and rescue units across Serbia’s border regions, improving operational readiness and coordination with Romania under the cross-border cooperation initiative. The project marks another step in Serbia’s ongoing modernization of its emergency response fleet and demonstrates strong alignment with EU-supported disaster risk reduction goals.
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