--- title: "VEHICLE CHARGERS IN APPLIANCE BAYS ENABLING WORKS" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ac7fc325-4184-49bb-96b9-36f17558b273" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ac7fc325-4184-49bb-96b9-36f17558b273" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ac7fc325-4184-49bb-96b9-36f17558b273.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ac7fc325-4184-49bb-96b9-36f17558b273.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY" published: "2021-07-26" --- # VEHICLE CHARGERS IN APPLIANCE BAYS ENABLING WORKS Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ac7fc325-4184-49bb-96b9-36f17558b273 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ac7fc325-4184-49bb-96b9-36f17558b273) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ac7fc325-4184-49bb-96b9-36f17558b273.json) ## Summary The West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority is seeking bids for the contract titled "VEHICLE CHARGERS IN APPLIANCE BAYS ENABLING WORKS", which aims to improve charging arrangements for frontline appliance vehicle batteries across various fire stations within the West Midlands. This tender is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 23 August 2021. The project falls under the industry category of Electrical machinery and will require services such as electrical wiring and installation. The contract is valued at approximately £115,000, with a minimum contract value of £110,000, and is set to commence on 18 October 2021 and conclude by 30 November 2021. This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in electrical engineering, installation services, and mechanical engineering. Companies that can provide electrical apparatus and fitting works, especially small to medium-sized enterprises, are well-placed to compete for this tender. Firms with experience servicing emergency response vehicles or similar specifications will find this project particularly relevant, as it seeks to upgrade existing installations and facilitate the transition to new charging standards. ## 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/cbb9762b-26e5-4e87-8ac0-cfb9027c80f6 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Jul 2021 | | Submission deadline | 23 Aug 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 17 Oct 2021 - 30 Nov 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £115,000 | | 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 - 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 - 26 Jul 2021 at 15:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbb9762b-26e5-4e87-8ac0-cfb9027c80f6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbb9762b-26e5-4e87-8ac0-cfb9027c80f6 26th July 2021 - Opportunity 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 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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