--- title: "Blue Light Installations" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-679430b9-c604-40da-82aa-090154c88ca2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-679430b9-c604-40da-82aa-090154c88ca2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-679430b9-c604-40da-82aa-090154c88ca2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-679430b9-c604-40da-82aa-090154c88ca2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE" published: "2022-08-26" --- # Blue Light Installations Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-679430b9-c604-40da-82aa-090154c88ca2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-679430b9-c604-40da-82aa-090154c88ca2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-679430b9-c604-40da-82aa-090154c88ca2.json) ## Summary The West Midlands Fire Service is currently planning a procurement process titled "Blue Light Installations" within the industry category of Vehicle conversion kits and Motor vehicle conversion services. The procurement stage is at the planning phase, with an engagement end date set for 26th September 2022. This tender seeks expressions of interest from suppliers for the purchasing and installations of blue lights equipment, including front and rear lights, dash cameras, and sirens. The process involves early engagement to explore available market solutions, with up to five companies to be invited for discussions in October 2022. This tender by the West Midlands Fire Service presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those in the vehicle conversion industry, to provide blue light equipment solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are particularly suited for this opportunity. Businesses interested in competing can express their interest by emailing procurement@wmfs.net before 26th September 2022. The tender process aims to identify suitable suppliers for blue light installations, offering a chance for growth and collaboration in this sector. ## Notice West Midlands Fire Service (WMFS) are seeking expressions of interest from suppliers for the purchasing and installations of blue lights. WMFS current cadre of Flexi Duty Officers are mobilised to emergency incidents under a blue light response using their own personal vehicles. These vehicles encompass a large number of different makes and models which also include PCP & lease cars. WMFS have identified the type of blue light equipment that suits the requirements, however, would consider alternative solutions. The equipment will consist of front blue/white lights, rear blue/red lights, and number plate lights. Front and rear dash cameras and audibles (sirens) that will be controlled through the steering wheel. WMFS seeks guidance in how an effective, professional process for installations can be achieved. This is an early engagement exercise for WMFS to gain an understanding of what is available currently on the market. As this project is in its early stages, there is no guarantee, at this stage, of a contract being awarded. Up to five companies, of different sizes, will be invited to discuss their solution at the beginning of October 2022. Please email procurement@wmfs.net by Monday 26th September 2022 to express an interest. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e202e65c-a75e-4488-a9a5-da967415a97f | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Aug 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 26 Sep 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE | | 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 - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 34328200 - Vehicle conversion kits - 50117100 - Motor vehicle conversion services ## Release History - 26 Aug 2022 at 10:49 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e202e65c-a75e-4488-a9a5-da967415a97f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e202e65c-a75e-4488-a9a5-da967415a97f 26th August 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/546039a0-9042-444f-9919-587aaee1b09d Expressions of Interest ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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