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Tender - Gate Replacement - Smethwick Fire Station

WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE

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03 Oct 2025 at 07:22

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the West Midlands Fire Service focused on the replacement of station gates at the Smethwick Fire Station. Identified under the industry category of 'Access gates,' this procurement fell under the works category. The contract location was in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was a limited competitive quotation below threshold, indicating a targeted and streamlined process. This tender reached the award stage on 22nd September 2025 with the award published on 3rd October 2025. The contract period was notably brief, commencing on 22nd September and concluding on 23rd September 2025. The contract value was reported as £25,317.73.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity, particularly for companies specialising in construction and installation services related to access gates. Although the procurement was not specifically tailored for SMEs or VCSEs, larger companies with relevant expertise, such as Security Solutions (Northern) Ltd, which won the contract, would find such opportunities beneficial for business growth. Companies in the region or those capable of operating efficiently within the stated timeframes will be well-positioned to compete for similar future opportunities with the West Midlands Fire Service or analogous projects.

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Notice Title

Tender - Gate Replacement - Smethwick Fire Station

Notice Description

Carry out station gate replacements as per tender docs

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/235e1d71-f259-4729-a594-89c43fd9eeeb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

44221310 - Access gates

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,317 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,317 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
21 Sep 2025 - 23 Sep 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SECURITY SOLUTIONS (NORTHERN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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