Type of document: Contract Notice
Country: United Kingdom
Publication Ref: 040017/S 000-2026
Nature of contract: Supply contract
Procedure: Open procedure
Regulation of procurement: Not applicable
Type of bid required: Not applicable
UKPGA UK4: Tender Notice
I) Contracting Authority/Entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Official name: West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority
National registration number: PPTP-2948-MYQP
Postal address: Fire Service Headquarters, 99 Vauxhall Road
Town: Birmingham
Postal code: B7 4HW
Country: United Kingdom
Contact Person: Liz Davies
Email: procurement@wmfs.net
Internet address
I.3) Communication
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
Electronically
via
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Public authority – sub-central government
II) Object
II.1.1) Title
Emergency Response Equipment and Associated Services Framework 2026 – 2033
Reference number: C5792
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
This framework is for the Supply and Delivery of Emergency Response Equipment and Associated Services. The tender exercise will be in accordance with the provisions of the
Procurement Act 2023 following the open tender procedure. The Framework Agreement will be available to access by UK Fire and Rescue Services and other services,
customer and agents, which can be viewed in the ITT. Please click on this link for a list of UK Fire and Rescue Services Potential suppliers bidding for the framework must hold or be willing to obtain insurance cover to the following minimum levels: Public Liability: £5 million, Products Liability: £1 million and Employers Liability: £5 million. The Lots available to bid for are: Rescue Tools and Stabilisation Equipment, Fluid Transfer Equipment and Compressed Air Foam Systems, Positive Pressure Ventilation Fans and Smoke Curtains, Thermal Imaging Cameras, Working at Height Equipment and Gas Detection Monitors.
II.1.5) Estimated Total Value
Value (including VAT)
51,000,000
Currency
GBP
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value (including VAT)
0
Currency
GBP
II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title
Rescue Equipment
Contract/Lot No
1
II.2.2) CPV codes
Main CPV codes
35110000
35111200
35111500
35111510
35113000
38432100
38545000
42122110
42520000
42521000
43830000
44165100
44165110
44165200
44165210
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Rescue Tools, Stabilisation and Protection Equipment
II.2.5) Award Criteria
Highest precedence first unless weighted otherwise
Quality
Name: Quality
Price
Name: Price
II.2.6) Estimated Value
Value (excluding VAT)
0
Currency
GBP
II.2.7) Contract dates (estimated)
Start
2026-09-07 00:00
End
2029-10-06 23:59
Duration
3 years 1 month
Possible extension
2034-09-07 00:59
Extended duration
8 years
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The initial framework would be live from 7th September 2026 until 6th September 2029. The Authority would then open up the framework at the end of year three to existing suppliers on the framework and to other suppliers that wish to tender for the next framework within the scheme. The framework can then be opened up again before the end of the eight years.
II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title
Fluid Transfer and Compressed Air Foam
Contract/Lot No
2
II.2.2) CPV codes
Main CPV codes
35110000
35111200
35111500
35111510
35113000
38432100
38545000
42122110
42520000
42521000
43830000
44165100
44165110
44165200
44165210
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Fluid Transfer Equipment within a Fire Service Environment
II.2.5) Award Criteria
Highest precedence first unless weighted otherwise
Quality
Name: Quality
Price
Name: Price
II.2.6) Estimated Value
Value (excluding VAT)
0
Currency
GBP
II.2.7) Contract dates (estimated)
Start
2026-09-07 00:00
End
2029-10-06 23:59
Duration
3 years 1 month
Possible extension
2034-09-07 00:59
Extended duration
8 years
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The initial framework would be live from 7th September 2026 until 6th September 2029. The Authority would then open up the framework at the end of year three to existing suppliers on the framework and to other suppliers that wish to tender for the next framework within the scheme. The framework can then be opened up again before the end of the eight years.
II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title
PPV Fans and Smoke Curtains
Contract/Lot No
3
II.2.2) CPV codes
Main CPV codes
35110000
35111200
35111500
35111510
35113000
38432100
38545000
42122110
42520000
42521000
43830000
44165100
44165110
44165200
44165210
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Equipment designed for the Positive Flow of Air in a Fire Service environment, where it may be required for the purposes of fire and smoke control.
II.2.5) Award Criteria
Highest precedence first unless weighted otherwise
Quality
Name: Quality
Price
Name: Price
II.2.6) Estimated Value
Value (excluding VAT)
0
Currency
GBP
II.2.7) Contract dates (estimated)
Start
2026-09-07 00:00
End
2029-10-06 23:59
Duration
3 years 1 month
Possible extension
2034-09-07 00:59
Extended duration
8 years
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The initial framework would be live from 7th September 2026 until 6th September 2029. The Authority would then open up the framework at the end of year three to existing suppliers on the framework and to other suppliers that wish to tender for the next framework within the scheme. The framework can then be opened up again before the end of the eight years.
II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title
Thermal Imaging Cameras
Contract/Lot No
4
II.2.2) CPV codes
Main CPV codes
35110000
35111200
35111500
35111510
35113000
38432100
38545000
42122110
42520000
42521000
43830000
44165100
44165110
44165200
44165210
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Thermal Imaging Equipment for use in Fire Service Environments.
II.2.5) Award Criteria
Highest precedence first unless weighted otherwise
Quality
Name: Quality
Price
Name: Price
II.2.6) Estimated Value
Value (excluding VAT)
0
Currency
GBP
II.2.7) Contract dates (estimated)
Start
2026-09-07 00:00
End
2029-10-06 23:59
Duration
3 years 1 month
Possible extension
2034-09-07 00:59
Extended duration
8 years
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The initial framework would be live from 7th September 2026 until 6th September 2029. The Authority would then open up the framework at the end of year three to existing suppliers on the framework and to other suppliers that wish to tender for the next framework within the scheme. The framework can then be opened up again before the end of the eight years.
II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title
Working at Height Equipment
Contract/Lot No
5
II.2.2) CPV codes
Main CPV codes
35110000
35111200
35111500
35111510
35113000
38432100
38545000
42122110
42520000
42521000
43830000
44165100
44165110
44165200
44165210
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Working at Height Equipment required for Fire Fighters working above ground level.
II.2.5) Award Criteria
Highest precedence first unless weighted otherwise
Quality
Name: Quality
Price
Name: Price
II.2.6) Estimated Value
Value (excluding VAT)
0
Currency
GBP
II.2.7) Contract dates (estimated)
Start
2026-09-07 00:00
End
2029-10-06 23:59
Duration
3 years 1 month
Possible extension
2034-09-07 00:59
Extended duration
8 years
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The initial framework would be live from 7th September 2026 until 6th September 2029. The Authority would then open up the framework at the end of year three to existing suppliers on the framework and to other suppliers that wish to tender for the next framework within the scheme. The framework can then be opened up again before the end of the eight years.
II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title
Gas Detection Monitors
Contract/Lot No
6
II.2.2) CPV codes
Main CPV codes
35110000
35111200
35111500
35111510
35113000
38432100
38545000
42122110
42520000
42521000
43830000
44165100
44165110
44165200
44165210
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Gas Detection Monitors to detect and identify harmful substances.
II.2.5) Award Criteria
Highest precedence first unless weighted otherwise
Quality
Name: Quality
Price
Name: Price
II.2.6) Estimated Value
Value (excluding VAT)
0
Currency
GBP
II.2.7) Contract dates (estimated)
Start
2026-09-07 00:00
End
2029-10-06 23:59
Duration
3 years 1 month
Possible extension
2034-09-07 00:59
Extended duration
8 years
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The initial framework would be live from 7th September 2026 until 6th September 2029. The Authority would then open up the framework at the end of year three to existing suppliers on the framework and to other suppliers that wish to tender for the next framework within the scheme. The framework can then be opened up again before the end of the eight years.
III) Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
IV) Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Tender period dates
Enquiry deadline
2026-05-29 17:00
Estimated award decision date
2026-08-31 23:59
IV.2.2) Tender submission deadline
2026-06-11 14:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
VI) Complementary information
Link to source/bidding documents
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement
Yes
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
2026-04-30 14:58
