Boiler and Domestic Hot Water Replacements at Fallings Park Fire Station and Walsall Fire Station

WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

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Tender

22 Jun 2026 at 16:37

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority is inviting tenders for the replacement of boilers and domestic hot water systems at Fallings Park and Walsall Fire Stations. This procurement process, under the main category of works, involves an open competition below the threshold and is focused on heating works. Located within the UKG region, the authority seeks submissions by 24th July 2026, with contracts starting on 28th August 2026. The overall contract value is set at GBP 250,000, subdivided into two lots, each with an end date of 26th February 2027. The procurement stage currently active is the tender phase, guided by the legal framework of the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the construction and engineering sectors, specifically those specialising in heating and plumbing services. With an emphasis on price competitiveness (weighted at 70%), alongside technical expertise and social value contributions, this tender is well-suited for SMEs that meet specified financial thresholds and possess a moderate risk rating from Creditsafe. Companies capable of adhering to the outlined financial and technical criteria will find this an excellent avenue to expand their portfolios within public sector infrastructure projects. The opportunity notably supports regional economic engagement by reserving participation through specified location-based criteria.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Boiler and Domestic Hot Water Replacements at Fallings Park Fire Station and Walsall Fire Station

Notice Description

Works contract for the supply and installation of new hot water boilers at Fallings Park Fire Station (Lot 1) and Walsall Fire Station (Lot 2).

Lot Information

Boiler and Domestic Hot Water Replacement at Fallings Park Fire Station

Boiler and Domestic Hot Water Replacements at Fallings Park Fire Station

Boiler and Domestic Hot Water Replacement at Walsall Fire Station

Boiler and Domestic Hot Water Replacements at Walsall Fire Station

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ba89
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058705-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45232141 - Heating works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 20265 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Aug 2026 - 26 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

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