Tender

NWRFS Water Mapping Rig

NORTH WALES FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE

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Tender

05 Mar 2026 at 09:10

Summary of the contracting process

The North Wales Fire and Rescue Service is currently in the tender stage of procuring a Water Mapping Training Rig as per specified drawings and materials. This procurement falls under the construction category, specifically focusing on construction structures and materials. The process is managed through an open competition method, with submissions to be made electronically via "Post-box" on Sell2Wales. Key dates include the enquiry period closing on 12th March 2026, and the tender period ending on 16th March 2026. Located in St. Asaph, the procurement with a value of £30,000 (gross) aims to adhere to Welsh devolved regulations, with contract work scheduled to start on 20th March and conclude by 27th March 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs, particularly those operating within the construction industry, to engage in a public sector project that underscores the importance of safety and training for emergency services. It's an ideal opportunity for businesses specialising in construction and materials supply, offering the potential for visibility and growth through collaboration with a respected public authority. With the procurement focusing on price as the sole award criterion, businesses adept in competitive pricing stand a strong chance to succeed and potentially build a relationship with this sub-central government entity.

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Notice Title

NWRFS Water Mapping Rig

Notice Description

Water Mapping Training Rig To build a water mapping training rig as per drawing and materials list provided.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0662a4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019744-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 2026Today
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Mar 2026 - 27 Mar 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH WALES FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ST. ASAPH
Postcode
LL17 0JJ
Post Town
Llandudno
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL33 Conwy and Denbighshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Denbighshire
Electoral Ward
Bodelwyddan
Westminster Constituency
Clwyd North

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