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Fire alarm upgrade

WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

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03 Feb 2026 at 08:58

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority has completed the procurement process for a fire alarm upgrade at Fallings Park, awarded under the title "Fire alarm upgrade" as per the quotation QUO03081 MS. The procurement fell under the industry category of goods, specifically burglar and fire alarms, with the contract signed on 30 January 2026. The procurement was managed through a direct method, below threshold without competition, and awarded to RS ELECTRICAL & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE LTD. The contract is set to be active from 31 January 2026 to 30 July 2026, encompassing various regions across the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a strategic opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in electrical and property maintenance, primarily those with expertise in security and fire alarm systems. Companies like RS ELECTRICAL & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE LTD, which successfully secured the contract, exemplify the potential growth prospects for businesses capable of delivering robust alarm systems that meet stringent safety standards. Organisations looking to expand their market share in safety and security sectors would find such tenders beneficial, particularly when aiming to collaborate with sub-central government entities such as the West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority.

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Notice Title

Fire alarm upgrade

Notice Description

Fallings Park - Fire alarm upgrade to L1 category as per quotation QUO03081 MS

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0614e6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009246-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting


CPV Codes

31625000 - Burglar and fire alarms

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£37,268 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jan 2026 - 30 Jul 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
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

RS ELECTRICAL & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

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