Award

Boiler Replacements at Solihull and Ward End Fire Station

WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

19 Feb 2026 at 08:57

Award

05 Jan 2026 at 14:12

Tender

18 Aug 2025 at 13:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority, focuses on the replacement of boilers at Solihull and Ward End Fire Stations. Encompassing mechanical services such as strip out and enabling works, gas installation, heating, and thermal insulation, the tender involved employing skilled personnel and specialists for completion. The procurement, classified under the works category, follows an open method below threshold competition. The procurement stage is complete with contracts awarded to A.P. MITCHELL BUILDING SERVICES LIMITED with a total gross contract value of £164,206.80. The project period commenced on 23rd February 2026 and is due to complete by 28th August 2026, with the award active since 17th February 2026. Situated in Birmingham, the contract is part of sub-central government procurement within the UK.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in boiler installation and mechanical services, particularly those skilled in handling gas installations and providing comprehensive design services. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) have a significant presence in bidding, indicating strong competitiveness in the niche sector of boiler installations. The open competition and procurement process encourage participation from a diverse range of suppliers, particularly those able to meet high technical and quality standards alongside competitive pricing. For SMEs able to leverage skilled personnel and provide strategic value, this tender is an attractive prospect to expand their portfolio in public authority contracts, particularly within the West Midlands region of the UK.

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Notice Title

Boiler Replacements at Solihull and Ward End Fire Station

Notice Description

The replacement of boilers at two WMFS locations. The contractor should employ skilled personnel and specialist contractors as necessary to achieve the standards described. The mechanical services shall include the following: 1) Strip out and enabling works. 2) Gas Installation. 3) LTHW Heating Installation. 4) Thermal Insulation. 5) Testing and Commissioning. 6) Providing all design drawings and design calculations for comments.

Lot Information

Lot1: Solihull Fire Station

Boiler replacement at Solihull Fire Station

Lot 2: Ward Ends Fire station

Boiler replacement at Ward End Fire Station

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0589ec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015035-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

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

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

42160000 - Boiler installations

42161000 - Hot-water boilers

44621200 - Boilers

44621210 - Water boilers

45331110 - Boiler installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£148,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£148,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£136,839 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£136,839 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
22 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Dec 20251 months ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 28 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Sophie Manns
Contact Email
procurement@wmfs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

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), TLG3 West Midlands

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

A.P. MITCHELL BUILDING SERVICES

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