Planning

Powerboat Engines

WEST YORKSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

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Planning

03 Feb 2026 at 10:43

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Authority is in the planning stage for a public procurement process titled "Powerboat Engines," under the goods category "Marine equipment." The Authority, located in Bradford, United Kingdom, is seeking suppliers for powerboat engines compatible with their current Water Rescue vessels, with the tender expected to be issued in March 2026 and the contract commencing in April 2026. The procurement process includes potential requirements for engine maintenance and personnel training. Suppliers are invited to express their interest by 23rd February 2026, with the contract term extending up to four years. The estimated value of the contract is between £35,000 and £37,500, catering to small and medium-sized enterprises.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in marine equipment, especially those capable of providing engines meeting specific performance standards. Small and medium enterprises that can offer competitive engine maintenance services and training solutions stand to benefit from this contract, fostering potential business growth. The procurement may also open up avenues for long-term partnerships with the Fire and Rescue Service, enhancing business prospects in the public sector. Companies interested in participating are encouraged to engage in the pre-market consultation to better align with the detailed requirements of the West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Powerboat Engines

Notice Description

West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) is seeking to procure between 5 and 7 powerboat engines compatible with our existing water rescue vessels. The engines will be required to fit the SIT RescueQCraft 4700 model currently in operational use. As part of the procurement, WYFRS may also require the successful supplier to provide ongoing engine maintenance through an annual service contract and/or deliver training to internal personnel to enable them to undertake minor repairs and routine maintenance activities. The replacement engines must deliver a comparable level of performance to that required for MOD4 capabilities, aligned with the UK Fire & Rescue Service's Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Boat Operator standards. This is necessary to ensure compliance with West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) requirements and to maintain both local and national response capability arrangements.

Planning Information

West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) is inviting expressions of interest for an upcoming tender for Powerboat Engines. (WYFRS4051) WYFRS is looking to assess the market's interest and its ability to bid for and deliver this upcoming contract. A high-level overview of the key requirements is outlined below, the full details will be provided in the tender documentation: West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) is seeking to procure a number of powerboat engines compatible with our existing Water Rescue vessels. The engines will be required to fit the SIT RescueQCraft 4700 model currently in operational use. As part of this procurement, WYFRS may also require the successful supplier to provide ongoing engine maintenance through an annual service contract and/or deliver training to internal personnel to enable them to undertake minor repairs and routine maintenance activities. The replacement engines must deliver a comparable level of performance to that required for MOD4 capabilities, aligned with the UK Fire & Rescue Service’s Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Boat Operator standards. This is necessary to ensure compliance with West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) requirements and to maintain both local and national response capability arrangements. The purpose of this pre‑market engagement is to gather information from the market to support the refinement of our technical specification and to ensure that the most suitable, up‑to‑date products and support options are considered prior to commencing a formal procurement process. Suppliers expressing an interest in this process are invited to complete a short information sheet, please contact tenders@westyorksfire.gov.uk quoting WYFRS4051 (Powerboat Engines) to request the sheet. The tender is expected to be issued approximately March 2026, with a contract start date approximately April 2026. The contract term will last a minimum of two years, with options to extend for a further two x one-year periods, bringing the total duration to a maximum of four years. The estimated cost for the full contract term is between £35,000 and £37,500. Once completed please return the form to tenders@westyorksfire.gov.uk by 23rd February 2026. Please note that this request for information (RFI) is not a call for competition. Further details will be made available in the official tender documents upon publication. Any information provided in regard to this Preliminary Engagement Notice may or may not be used in the final technical specification. WYFRS reserve the right to discuss requirements with any supplier beyond this initial notice before any competitive tender process is undertaken. We also recommend that you register with the West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service's E-Procurement system, 'In-tend,' at the following link: In-tend portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061519
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009336-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34930000 - Marine equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£37,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Apr 2026 - 12 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST YORKSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Sue Broomhead
Contact Email
tenders@westyorksfire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD11 2DY
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Delivery Location
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Local Authority
Kirklees
Electoral Ward
Birstall and Birkenshaw
Westminster Constituency
Spen Valley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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