Tender

Inspection and Testing of Safe Access Systems

WEST YORKSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

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22 May 2026 at 10:16

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Summary of the contracting process

The West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Authority, located in Bradford, United Kingdom, has initiated a procurement process for the Inspection and Testing of Safe Access Systems across 40 fire stations throughout West Yorkshire. This tender, titled “Inspection and Testing of Safe Access Systems,” falls under the architectural, construction, engineering, inspection, repair, and maintenance services industry categories. The procurement stage is currently at the tender phase, with key activities including the verification of installed systems and a comprehensive maintenance service provision. The competition is open, with submissions due by 26th June 2026 and queries to be submitted by 22nd June 2026. The contract is set to commence on 1st September 2026 and may extend until 2032, based on the possibility of three 12-month extensions.

This tender offers significant business growth potential, especially for contractors experienced in maintenance services of safety systems. Businesses specialising in engineering, inspection services, and reactive maintenance could find this opportunity particularly advantageous due to the contract's emphasis on both planned and reactive maintenance, including a 24/7 call-out service requirement. The value of the tender is £100,000, providing a lucrative opportunity for firms that can deliver high-quality services efficiently. Companies that can offer innovative solutions and modifications to enhance safety and operational standards would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process, given the emphasis on quality and cost in the award criteria.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Inspection and Testing of Safe Access Systems

Notice Description

WYFRS wishes to appoint a contractor for the provision of Inspection and Testing of Safe Access Systems across 40 Fire Stations located throughout the county of West Yorkshire. The scope of Services includes the verification of as installed information; planned inspection and testing to ensure that the Installation meets operational and safety standards; reactive maintenance including the provision of a 365/24/7 call out service to attend at an applicable site within the prescribed times. The Services also includes provision for Consequential Services including repairs, replacements, modifications and requested upgrades to the Installation. The Customer wishes to appoint a Contractor with the relevant maintenance experience to provide the following Services at each site: 1. Planned Maintenance, and 2. Reactive Maintenance, and 3. Any Consequential Services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a0a7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047668-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST YORKSHIRE 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
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Kirklees
Electoral Ward
Birstall and Birkenshaw
Westminster Constituency
Spen Valley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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