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Safe Working at Height and Hydraulic Platform Equipment

WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

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05 Dec 2025 at 09:54

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Safe Working at Height and Hydraulic Platform Equipment" was conducted by the West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority, a sub-central government public authority based in Birmingham, United Kingdom. This procurement was awarded on the 5th of December 2025, having completed the award stage with a limited competition method, below threshold. The contract involves the purchase, service, and maintenance training of safe working at height equipment, along with replacement purchases. The procurement falls under the industry category of firefighting, rescue, and safety equipment and covers multiple regions across the United Kingdom. The contract is valued at £70,400, with a gross amount of £84,480, spanning from December 2025 to December 2035.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in safety equipment and maintenance training within the firefighting industry. Companies with expertise in manufacturing or supplying such equipment, particularly SMEs, would be well-placed to compete for similar contracts. With LYON EQUIPMENT LIMITED as the designated supplier, firms looking to establish partnerships or subcontracting opportunities in the UK firefighting equipment market may find potential avenues for expansion. The contract addresses a niche demand for safety in emergency services, presenting a promising occasion for business development and collaboration in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Safe Working at Height and Hydraulic Platform Equipment

Notice Description

The contract will be for the initial purchase of safe working at height equipment, service and maintenance training for Equipment Maintenance Services staff and ad hoc purchases of replacement equipment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ef59
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079999-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

CPV Codes

35110000 - Firefighting, rescue and safety equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£70,400 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
5 Dec 2025 - 4 Dec 2035 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LYON EQUIPMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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