Tender

Welding Services Framework

MID AND WEST WALES FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority is currently in the tender stage of procuring a Welding Services Framework, aimed at securing a group of qualified contractors to provide welding and metal fabrication services essential for the structural maintenance and operational readiness of fire service infrastructure. This open procurement process, classified under the services category, covers six regional lots in South Wales, specifically Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion, Powys, Neath Port Talbot, and Swansea. Interested contractors can submit their electronic bids through the specified portal by 16 January 2026. This framework will be in place for two years with a possible two-year extension, and successful suppliers may also be required to deliver Community Benefits aligning with the authority's socio-economic objectives.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in welding and fabrication services. With multiple lots available for bidding, firms have the chance to secure contracts in specific regions they are best equipped to serve. The structure of this procurement allows up to three contractors to be appointed per lot based on their evaluation scores, which enables mid-sized enterprises, consortiums, and specialist fabricators to effectively participate in, and benefit from, this project. The potential for a longer-term framework, combined with requirements to deliver Community Benefits, offers added value and the prospect of sustained engagement with the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Welding Services Framework

Notice Description

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority is seeking to set up a framework of qualified and experienced contractors to provide welding and metal fabrication services, primarily to support the structural upkeep and operational readiness of Fire and Rescue infrastructure.The Framework will consist of 6 Regional Lots covering our Service area as follows:Lot 1 CarmarthenshireLot 2 PembrokeshireLot 3 CeredigionLot 4 PowysLot 5 Neath Port TalbotLot 6 SwanseaPlease note that suppliers will only be able to bid for a maximum of 2 Lots from the 6 lots available.The top 3 scoring contractors will be awarded to each Lot and they will be ranked in order of the scores they receive as part of the tender evaluation.The Framework will be in place for 2 years with an option for a further 2year extension.NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=158510.The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. (WA Ref:158510)Under the terms of this contract the successful supplier(s) will be required to deliver Community Benefits in support of the authority's economic and social objectives. Accordingly, contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations. The Community Benefits included in this contract are:As per ITT Part 1The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia bidding.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-158510
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=158510
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45255400 - Fabrication work

45262680 - Welding

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MID AND WEST WALES FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Liann Phillips
Contact Email
procurement@mawwfire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3706060699

Buyer Location

Locality
CARMARTHEN
Postcode
SA31 1SP
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL42 South West Wales
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Carmarthenshire
Electoral Ward
Carmarthen Town West
Westminster Constituency
Caerfyrddin

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