---
title: "Boiler Replacements at Solihull and Ward End Fire Station"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0589ec"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-02-19"
---

# Boiler Replacements at Solihull and Ward End Fire Station

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0589ec

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority, focuses on the replacement of boilers at Solihull and Ward End Fire Stations. Encompassing mechanical services such as strip out and enabling works, gas installation, heating, and thermal insulation, the tender involved employing skilled personnel and specialists for completion. The procurement, classified under the works category, follows an open method below threshold competition. The procurement stage is complete with contracts awarded to A.P. MITCHELL BUILDING SERVICES LIMITED with a total gross contract value of £164,206.80. The project period commenced on 23rd February 2026 and is due to complete by 28th August 2026, with the award active since 17th February 2026. Situated in Birmingham, the contract is part of sub-central government procurement within the UK.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in boiler installation and mechanical services, particularly those skilled in handling gas installations and providing comprehensive design services. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) have a significant presence in bidding, indicating strong competitiveness in the niche sector of boiler installations. The open competition and procurement process encourage participation from a diverse range of suppliers, particularly those able to meet high technical and quality standards alongside competitive pricing. For SMEs able to leverage skilled personnel and provide strategic value, this tender is an attractive prospect to expand their portfolio in public authority contracts, particularly within the West Midlands region of the UK.

## Notice

The replacement of boilers at two WMFS locations. The contractor should employ skilled personnel and specialist contractors as necessary to achieve the standards described. The mechanical services shall include the following: 1) Strip out and enabling works. 2) Gas Installation. 3) LTHW Heating Installation. 4) Thermal Insulation. 5) Testing and Commissioning. 6) Providing all design drawings and design calculations for comments.

### Lot Information

Lot1: Solihull Fire Station

Boiler replacement at Solihull Fire Station

Lot 2: Ward Ends Fire station

Boiler replacement at Ward End Fire Station

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015035-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 23 Feb 2026 - 28 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £148,000 |
| Lots value | £148,000 |
| Awards value | £136,839 |
| Contracts value | £136,839 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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), TLG3 West Midlands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | A.P. MITCHELL BUILDING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 42160000 - Boiler installations
- 42161000 - Hot-water boilers
- 44621200 - Boilers
- 44621210 - Water boilers
- 45331110 - Boiler installation work

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2026 at 08:57 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015035-2026
- 5 Jan 2026 at 14:12 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000341-2026
- 18 Aug 2025 at 13:56 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049556-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015035-2026
  19th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000341-2026
  5th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049556-2025
  18th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/publictenders

## Notice URLs

- https://www.apmitchell.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.wmfs.net/

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