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Operational Kit Storage Lockers

West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Authority · Police and fire

In brief

West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Authority is looking for suppliers for this contract (Yorkshire and the Humber).

The estimated value is £250,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, starting 18 January 2027.

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

Bids close at midday, Tuesday 1 December 2026.

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

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: 11:59pm, Wednesday 25 November 2026
Bids by: midday, Tuesday 1 December 2026

How bids are scored

Quality 70% · Cost 30%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Competition

Typical: a median of 4.5 bids per contract for this buyer (from 12 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

WYFRS would like to invite contractors to submit a tender for the supply and installation of Operational Kit Storage Lockers at approximately 30 fire stations across the West Yorkshire region. A detailed scope of works, along with a Technical Data Sheet, can be found within the tender package. The supply and installation will be phased over a 3 year period, with approximately 650 steel lockers required in total.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 17 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £250,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in Yorkshire and the Humber?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
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.
Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: in-tendhost.co.uk.
Send clarification questions before 11:59pm, Wednesday 25 November 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Tuesday 1 December 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

29 October 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 102474-2026

About the buyer

West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue AuthorityLast 12 months

Procurements

Awards

Suppliers it has used most

Aspect Building Solutions Limited2 contracts
Personnel Hygiene Services Limited2 contracts
Access UK Limited1 contract
Boundary Gate and Barrier (Contracts) Limited1 contract
Bulloughs Cleaning Services limited1 contract
Bureau Veritas1 contract
Chubb Fire & Security Ltd1 contract
Dieselec Thistle Generators Ltd1 contract

All tenders and awards from West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Authority

From notice 102474-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 29 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 29 October 2026.