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Supply of Automatic BA Washing Machine, Installation and Associated Works

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service · Police and fire

In brief

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service is looking for suppliers for this contract (Wales).

The estimated value is £100,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 4 years, starting 1 November 2026.

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

Bids close at midday, Friday 2 October 2026.

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

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: midday, Friday 25 September 2026
Bids by: midday, Friday 2 October 2026

How bids are scored

Technical · Price

Competition

Typical: a median of 5 bids per contract for similar contracts in this region (from 1437 awards in the last 12 months).

Tender documents

What the notice says

This invitation to Quote (ITQ) has been issued by the Contracting Authority who are seeking to award a below-threshold contract for the provision of Automatic washing machines, installation and associated works for Breathing Apparatus Cylinders

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 2 days?That is tight, especially for a first bid with this buyer.
Is a contract of about £100,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in Wales?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: www.sell2wales.gov.wales.
Send clarification questions before midday, Friday 25 September 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Friday 2 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

11 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 086477-2026

About the buyer

South Wales Fire and Rescue ServiceLast 12 months

Procurements

Awards

Suppliers it has used most

Allwag Promotions Limited1 contract
MHR International UK Limited1 contract
Sional Ltd1 contract
The Purple Company (UK) Ltd1 contract

All tenders and awards from South Wales Fire and Rescue Service

From notice 086477-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 11 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.