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Emergency Response Equipment and Associated Services Framework 2026 - 2033

West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority · Police and fire

In brief

West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority was looking for suppliers for heating and plumbing and fire safety work. Bidding has closed and no award has been published yet.

It is a framework worth up to £51,000,000 including VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 8 years with extensions, starting 21 September 2026.

It is split into 6 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

What the notice says

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 https://www.nationalfirechiefs.org.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.

Lots

Lot	Trade	Value
Rescue Equipment 21 September 2026 to 20 September 2029 What this lot covers Rescue Tools, Stabilisation and Protection Equipment	Heating, plumbing and ventilation, Fire safety, Laboratory and scientific equipment	—
Fluid Transfer and Compressed Air Foam 21 September 2026 to 20 September 2029 What this lot covers Fluid Transfer Equipment within a Fire Service Environment	Heating, plumbing and ventilation, Fire safety, Laboratory and scientific equipment	—
PPV Fans and Smoke Curtains 21 September 2026 to 20 September 2029 What this lot covers 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.	Heating, plumbing and ventilation, Fire safety, Laboratory and scientific equipment	—
Thermal Imaging Cameras 21 September 2026 to 20 September 2029 What this lot covers Thermal Imaging Equipment for use in Fire Service Environments.	Heating, plumbing and ventilation, Fire safety, Laboratory and scientific equipment	—
Working at Height Equipment 21 September 2026 to 20 September 2029 What this lot covers Working at Height Equipment required for Fire Fighters working above ground level.	Heating, plumbing and ventilation, Fire safety, Laboratory and scientific equipment	—
Gas Detection Monitors 21 September 2026 to 20 September 2029 What this lot covers Gas Detection Monitors to detect and identify harmful substances.	Heating, plumbing and ventilation, Fire safety, Laboratory and scientific equipment	—

Timeline

30 April 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 040017-2026
13 May 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 043891-2026

About the buyer

West Midlands Fire and Rescue AuthorityLast 12 months

Procurements

Awards

Suppliers it has used most for heating and plumbing

Midland Counties Heating Services Limited2 contracts
A.p. Mitchell Building Services Limited1 contract
Ashby Construction Midlands Limited1 contract
B.N. North & Son Limited1 contract
Birmingham Drain Services Limited1 contract

All tenders and awards from West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority

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From notice 040017-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 30 April 2026, last updated 13 May 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.