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title: "Tender - Gate Replacement - Smethwick Fire Station"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-891bd199-749e-4bba-8f64-bd4a626875e9"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE"
published: "2025-10-03"
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# Tender - Gate Replacement - Smethwick Fire Station

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-891bd199-749e-4bba-8f64-bd4a626875e9

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by the West Midlands Fire Service focused on the replacement of station gates at the Smethwick Fire Station. Identified under the industry category of 'Access gates,' this procurement fell under the works category. The contract location was in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was a limited competitive quotation below threshold, indicating a targeted and streamlined process. This tender reached the award stage on 22nd September 2025 with the award published on 3rd October 2025. The contract period was notably brief, commencing on 22nd September and concluding on 23rd September 2025. The contract value was reported as £25,317.73.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity, particularly for companies specialising in construction and installation services related to access gates. Although the procurement was not specifically tailored for SMEs or VCSEs, larger companies with relevant expertise, such as Security Solutions (Northern) Ltd, which won the contract, would find such opportunities beneficial for business growth. Companies in the region or those capable of operating efficiently within the stated timeframes will be well-positioned to compete for similar future opportunities with the West Midlands Fire Service or analogous projects.

## Notice

Carry out station gate replacements as per tender docs

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/235e1d71-f259-4729-a594-89c43fd9eeeb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Sep 2025 - 23 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,317 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,317 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SECURITY SOLUTIONS (NORTHERN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44221310 - Access gates

## Release History

- 3 Oct 2025 at 07:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/235e1d71-f259-4729-a594-89c43fd9eeeb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/235e1d71-f259-4729-a594-89c43fd9eeeb
  3rd October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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