Planning

Blue Light Installations

WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE

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Planning

26 Aug 2022 at 10:49

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Fire Service is currently planning a procurement process titled "Blue Light Installations" within the industry category of Vehicle conversion kits and Motor vehicle conversion services. The procurement stage is at the planning phase, with an engagement end date set for 26th September 2022. This tender seeks expressions of interest from suppliers for the purchasing and installations of blue lights equipment, including front and rear lights, dash cameras, and sirens. The process involves early engagement to explore available market solutions, with up to five companies to be invited for discussions in October 2022.

This tender by the West Midlands Fire Service presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those in the vehicle conversion industry, to provide blue light equipment solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are particularly suited for this opportunity. Businesses interested in competing can express their interest by emailing procurement@wmfs.net before 26th September 2022. The tender process aims to identify suitable suppliers for blue light installations, offering a chance for growth and collaboration in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Blue Light Installations

Notice Description

West Midlands Fire Service (WMFS) are seeking expressions of interest from suppliers for the purchasing and installations of blue lights. WMFS current cadre of Flexi Duty Officers are mobilised to emergency incidents under a blue light response using their own personal vehicles. These vehicles encompass a large number of different makes and models which also include PCP & lease cars. WMFS have identified the type of blue light equipment that suits the requirements, however, would consider alternative solutions. The equipment will consist of front blue/white lights, rear blue/red lights, and number plate lights. Front and rear dash cameras and audibles (sirens) that will be controlled through the steering wheel. WMFS seeks guidance in how an effective, professional process for installations can be achieved. This is an early engagement exercise for WMFS to gain an understanding of what is available currently on the market. As this project is in its early stages, there is no guarantee, at this stage, of a contract being awarded. Up to five companies, of different sizes, will be invited to discuss their solution at the beginning of October 2022. Please email procurement@wmfs.net by Monday 26th September 2022 to express an interest.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-679430b9-c604-40da-82aa-090154c88ca2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e202e65c-a75e-4488-a9a5-da967415a97f
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

34328200 - Vehicle conversion kits

50117100 - Motor vehicle conversion services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 Sep 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B7 4HW
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

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