--- title: "INVITATION TOTENDER FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TRAINING AT HEIGHT FACILITIES LOCATED AT LOT 1 - SUTTON COLDFIELD COMMUNITY FIRE STATION AND LOT 2 - CANLEY FIRE STATION" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4cc9f4c4-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4cc9f4c4-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4cc9f4c4-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4cc9f4c4-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY" published: "2016-11-18" --- # INVITATION TOTENDER FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TRAINING AT HEIGHT FACILITIES LOCATED AT LOT 1 - SUTTON COLDFIELD COMMUNITY FIRE STATION AND LOT 2 - CANLEY FIRE STATION Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4cc9f4c4-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4cc9f4c4-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4cc9f4c4-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority is currently engaged in a tender process for the construction of training facilities at height, specifically located at Sutton Coldfield Community Fire Station and Canley Fire Station. This project involves constructing new steel structures with raft foundations, aimed at enhancing safety training for personnel. The tender was published on 12th October 2016, and the deadline for submitting bids was on 11th November 2016. The contract value is estimated at £320,000, with a minimum requirement of £300,000 for participation. The work category falls under construction activities, with relevant classifications in emergency services and structural steel erection. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in construction, particularly those specialising in steel structure erection and emergency service facilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary or community sector organisations are encouraged to participate, as the buying organisation is open to working with a diverse range of contractors. The successful implementation of this project will not only support the development of vital training infrastructure but can also serve as a valuable reference for future projects in the sector. ## Notice The works consist of the construction of two new training at height facilities, this being a steel structure, galvanised and sat on a raft foundation. The works incorporate the construction of the raft foundations, the fabrication and erection of the steel work and minor services works regarding electrics and water mains. The two new structures are to be constructed at the following locations: Sutton Coldfield Community Fire Station Lichfield Road Sutton Coldfield West Midlands B74 2NT Canley Fire Station Sir Henry Parkes Road Canley Coventry CV4 7BA The training at height facility will enable WMFRA to continue to offer safe working at height and line rescue training through different techniques and assessments. This training enables personnel to carry out their roles efficiently using the safe systems of work that minimises the risk to them and provides competent rescuers for the casualties. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3771fb5-cca5-4867-80be-eb7005634ad8 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not applicable | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 | | Submission deadline | 11 Nov 2016 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 12 Dec 2016 - 31 Jan 2017 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £320,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B7 4HW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Nechells | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work - 45216000 - Construction work for buildings relating to law and order or emergency services and for military buildings - 45216100 - Construction work for buildings relating to law and order or emergency services - 45262400 - Structural steel erection work - 45262420 - Structural steel erection work for structures ## Release History - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3771fb5-cca5-4867-80be-eb7005634ad8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3771fb5-cca5-4867-80be-eb7005634ad8 12th October 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/34952 User / Company - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=17809&B=BLUELIGHT Tender documentation can be downloaded from the EU Supply portal. Tender bids should be uploaded to the EU Supply portal by the deadline stated in the ITT. ## Notice URLs - http://www.wmfs.net ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4cc9f4c4-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4cc9f4c4-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json.