Tender

Sprinkler Maintenance and Emergency Repairs of West Midlands Fire Service Sites

WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

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28 Nov 2025 at 14:52

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority is seeking qualified suppliers for the "Sprinkler Maintenance and Emergency Repairs of West Midlands Fire Service Sites" project, located in the UK region. This open procurement process is in the tender stage and is targeted within the services category, specifically focussing on fire protection equipment maintenance. The procurement method is below threshold open competition. The tender is valued at £160,000 with a total gross amount capped at £192,000. Key deadlines include an enquiry period ending on 2nd January 2026, and the final submission deadline on 12th January 2026. The contract period is scheduled to start on 2nd March 2026 and could be extended beyond its initial end date of 1st March 2028.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in fire protection services, sprinkler system maintenance and repair, or similar fields related to safety and infrastructure. Companies with expertise in installing and maintaining fire protection systems across various sites stand to benefit considerably. The procurement process, focusing heavily on price (70%) and quality (25%) with a consideration for social value (5%), provides a competitive platform for businesses that can offer cost-effective yet high-quality solutions. The possibility of a 24-month extension further presents longer-term growth prospects for successful tenderers.

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Notice Title

Sprinkler Maintenance and Emergency Repairs of West Midlands Fire Service Sites

Notice Description

The Works comprise of the execution planned, corrective and emergency inspection, test, maintenance and repair of the entire sprinkler systems within the various locations as scheduled in the specification. The maintenance contract is fully comprehensive and includes all parts except those specifically excluded later within the specification.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05eb37
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078163-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

44115500 - Sprinkler systems

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

51700000 - Installation services of fire protection equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 1 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Sophie Manns
Contact Email
procurement@wmfs.net
Contact Phone
012380 6180

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

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