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title: "VEHICLE CHARGERS IN APPLIANCE BAYS ENABLING WORKS"
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# VEHICLE CHARGERS IN APPLIANCE BAYS ENABLING WORKS

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-90b79e19-4499-494a-9ca1-9ce6a3494448

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## Summary

The West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority has completed a procurement process for the installation of vehicle chargers in appliance bays, specifically for frontline appliance vehicle batteries at all fire stations in the West Midlands. This tender, titled “VEHICLE CHARGERS IN APPLIANCE BAYS ENABLING WORKS,” falls within the "Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables" industry category. The contract value is £115,000, with a minimum value of £110,000. It was awarded to Drewmark Building Services Ltd, with the contract period commencing on 18 October 2021 and concluding on 31 March 2022. Notably, the contract was awarded following an open procurement method, having a tender period that ended on 23 August 2021.

This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in electrical services and installation, particularly those capable of handling the installation of electrical equipment for vehicles and engineering projects. Companies with expertise in electrical wiring, fitting work, and engineering installation works are particularly well-suited to compete. This contract could also foster growth for smaller businesses, as the authority has deemed suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), thus encouraging diverse participation and collaboration in delivering essential services for the fire service.

## Notice

This contract relates to the Charging Arrangements for all frontline appliance vehicle batteries at all Fire Stations for the West Midlands Fire & Rescue Authority. Chargers currently comprise of a wall-mounted 24/12v auto-sensing battery charger, fixed cabling installation, free-hanging charging cable & plug connecting to the reciprocal socket, fixed wiring & 24v or 12v batteries on the vehicle, as required. Following review of the current arrangements & discussions with other services & subject matter technical experts, the following proposals are made: We propose to replace all wall-mounted battery chargers with installation of a 110V dropdown Power supply to Facilitate Fire Engine (Appliance) charging. The infrastructure changes at each site would need to support the new and old charging arrangements whilst there is a mix of charging standards across the fleet. Once the fleet is fully converted the old charging arrangements can be removed Full details can be found in the Specification (Appendix 2)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3ec1935-c49d-41b5-90b3-f505d669fdd6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 17 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £115,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £115,000 |
| 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 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DREWMARK BUILDING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 45 - Construction work
- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 31610000 - Electrical equipment for engines and vehicles
- 45311000 - Electrical wiring and fitting work
- 45311100 - Electrical wiring work
- 45311200 - Electrical fitting work
- 45315100 - Electrical engineering installation works
- 51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment
- 51110000 - Installation services of electrical equipment
- 71314100 - Electrical services
- 71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services

## Release History

- 30 Nov 2021 at 12:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3ec1935-c49d-41b5-90b3-f505d669fdd6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3ec1935-c49d-41b5-90b3-f505d669fdd6
  30th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=38945&B=BLUELIGHT
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/34952
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- http://www.wmfs.net

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