Closing soon13 hours left · closes midday, Friday 13 November 2026

Framework for Electrical Installation and Maintenance, Including PAT and Fixed Wire Testing

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority · Police and fire

In brief

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority is looking for suppliers for construction and electrical work (Wales).

It is a framework worth up to £600,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

The contract runs for 2 years, up to 4 years with extensions, starting 1 February 2027.

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.

Bids close at midday, Friday 13 November 2026.

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

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by
midnight, Friday 30 October 2026
Bids by
midday, Friday 13 November 2026

How bids are scored

Carmarthenshire

quality 40% · Social Value 10% · Cost 50%

A balance of quality and price.

Pembrokeshire

Quality 40% · Social Value 10% · Cost 50%

A balance of quality and price.

Ceredigion

Quality 40% · Social Value 10% · Cost 50%

A balance of quality and price.

Powys

Quality 40% · Social Value 10% · Cost 50%

A balance of quality and price.

2 more lots are scored in the official notice.

Competition

Usually low: a median of 2 bids per contract for this buyer (from 8 awards in the last 12 months).

Framework

Winning puts you on a list of suppliers the buyer can call on; it does not guarantee work. The £600,000 is the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers over the framework's life, not one contract.

What the notice says

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority on behalf of themselves and the Police and Crime Commissioner for Dyfed Powys Police is seeking to engage electrical contractors to carry out electrical installation, maintenance, PAT and Fixed wire testing at all our Service locations including on-call fire stations, wholetime fire stations and support assets. The contract will be split into 6 geographical lots consisting of the following Lots :Lot 1 - Carmarthenshire Lot 2 - Pembrokeshire Lot 3 - Ceredigion Lot 4 - Powys Lot 5 - Neath Port Talbot Lot 6 - Swansea. Tenders may be submitted for a maximum of 2 Lots, and up to 3 suppliers may be awarded on to each Lot.

Should I bid?

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How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: www.sell2wales.gov.wales.
  4. Send clarification questions before midnight, Friday 30 October 2026.
  5. Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Friday 13 November 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Lots

LotTradeValue
Carmarthenshire
1 February 2027 to 31 January 2029
What this lot covers

Lot 1 - Carmarthenshire

Construction, Electrical£100,000
Pembrokeshire
1 February 2027 to 31 January 2029
What this lot covers

Lot 2 Pembrokeshire

Construction, Electrical£100,000
Ceredigion
1 February 2027 to 31 January 2029
What this lot covers

Lot 3 Ceredigion

Construction, Electrical£100,000
Powys
1 February 2027 to 31 January 2029
What this lot covers

Lot 4 Powys

Construction, Electrical£100,000
Neath Port Talbot
1 February 2027 to 31 January 2029
What this lot covers

Lot 5 Neath Port Talbot

Construction, Electrical£100,000
Swansea
1 February 2027 to 31 January 2029
What this lot covers

Lot 6 Swansea

Construction, Electrical£100,000

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 086011-2026
  2. Tender notice · UK4, notice 094380-2026
  3. Tender notice · UK4, notice 095734-2026
  4. Tender notice · UK4, notice 096776-2026
  5. Tender notice · UK4, notice 104692-2026
  6. Tender notice · UK4, notice 106420-2026

About the buyer

Procurements

15

Awards

10

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From notice 086011-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 10 September 2026, last updated 9 November 2026. We last checked for changes on 9 November 2026.