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Fall Arrest & Restraint Test & Recertification

WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

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27 Mar 2026 at 08:37

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by the West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority, a public authority operating at the sub-central government level in the United Kingdom. The tender, titled "Fall Arrest & Restraint Test & Recertification," falls under the industry category of safety equipment and maintenance services. The contract involves testing and maintaining emergency lighting systems for the authority, with services located in the West Midlands region. The procurement method was limited competition, adhering to a legal basis set by UK legislation. The process has reached the award stage, with the contract being signed in March 2026, and will be active from April 2026 to March 2028, with an option to renew for an additional 24 months.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in safety equipment and maintenance services. Small to medium-sized enterprises that can perform annual and monthly tests, including minor and remedial works, might find this contract particularly beneficial, as evidenced by the selection of SAFE ACCESS GROUP LTD, an SME. The limited competition procurement method suggests that businesses with specialised experience or accreditation in safety equipment and related services might have a competitive advantage, thus making it an attractive proposal for adept companies in this sector.

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Notice Title

Fall Arrest & Restraint Test & Recertification

Notice Description

The Contractor shall carry out all testing and maintenance work to all Emergency Lighting, associated to the West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority. The Contract includes the following list: Annual Test Testing, Monthly Testing, Minor Works / Remedial Works.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0675e1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028250-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

35113000 - Safety equipment

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£83,605 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

SAFE ACCESS GROUP

Further Information

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