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title: "Powerboat Engines"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-061519"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "WEST YORKSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY"
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# Powerboat Engines

Buyer: WEST YORKSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-061519

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## Summary

The West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Authority is actively seeking bids for the procurement of between 5 and 7 powerboat engines, to replace and upgrade their existing fleet used in water rescue operations. This opportunity falls under the marine equipment industry category and is located in Bradford, United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the tender update stage, with key deadlines including an enquiry period ending on 6th July 2026 and a tender submission deadline of 27th July 2026. The procurement method employed is open competition, aimed at subsector public authorities, and the total estimated contract value is approximately £45,000 including VAT. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st October 2026 and potentially extend until 30th September 2030, subject to renewal options.

This procurement offers significant potential for business expansion, particularly for companies specialising in manufacturing and servicing marine equipment. The requirement for ongoing engine maintenance and training provision implies an enduring partnership beyond the initial engine supply. Consequently, businesses that can provide both high-quality engines and supplementary services such as routine maintenance and training to internal staff will find this tender particularly advantageous. This open competition approach allows businesses to showcase their capabilities in delivering high-standard equipment compliant with UK Fire & Rescue Service's performance standards, which can enhance their reputation and foster future opportunities with public authorities.

## Notice

West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) is seeking to procure between 5 and 7 powerboat engines compatible with our existing water rescue vessels. The engines will be required to fit the SIT RescueQCraft 4700 model currently in operational use. As part of the procurement, WYFRS will also require the successful supplier to provide ongoing engine maintenance through an annual service contract and/or deliver training to internal personnel to enable them to undertake minor repairs and routine maintenance activities. The replacement engines must deliver a comparable level of performance to that required for MOD4 capabilities, aligned with the UK Fire & Rescue Service's Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Boat Operator standards. This is necessary to ensure compliance with West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) requirements and to maintain both local and national response capability arrangements.

### Planning Information

West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) is inviting expressions of interest for an upcoming tender for Powerboat Engines. (WYFRS4051)
WYFRS is looking to assess the market's interest and its ability to bid for and deliver this upcoming contract. A high-level overview of the key requirements is outlined below, the full details will be provided in the tender documentation:
West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) is seeking to procure a number of powerboat engines compatible with our existing Water Rescue vessels. The engines will be required to fit the SIT RescueQCraft 4700 model currently in operational use.
As part of this procurement, WYFRS may also require the successful supplier to provide ongoing engine maintenance through an annual service contract and/or deliver training to internal personnel to enable them to undertake minor repairs and routine maintenance activities.
The replacement engines must deliver a comparable level of performance to that required for MOD4 capabilities, aligned with the UK Fire & Rescue Service’s Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Boat Operator standards. This is necessary to ensure compliance with West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) requirements and to maintain both local and national response capability arrangements.
The purpose of this pre‑market engagement is to gather information from the market to support the refinement of our technical specification and to ensure that the most suitable, up‑to‑date products and support options are considered prior to commencing a formal procurement process.
Suppliers expressing an interest in this process are invited to complete a short information sheet, please contact tenders@westyorksfire.gov.uk quoting WYFRS4051 (Powerboat Engines) to request the sheet. 
The tender is expected to be issued approximately March 2026, with a contract start date approximately April 2026. The contract term will last a minimum of two years, with options to extend for a further two x one-year periods, bringing the total duration to a maximum of four years. The estimated cost for the full contract term is between £35,000 and £37,500.
Once completed please return the form to tenders@westyorksfire.gov.uk by 23rd February 2026. 
Please note that this request for information (RFI) is not a call for competition. Further details will be made available in the official tender documents upon publication.
Any information provided in regard to this Preliminary Engagement Notice may or may not be used in the final technical specification.
WYFRS reserve the right to discuss requirements with any supplier beyond this initial notice before any competitive tender process is undertaken.
We also recommend that you register with the West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service's E-Procurement system, 'In-tend,' at the following link: In-tend portal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059651-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £37,500 |
| Lots value | £37,500 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST YORKSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | BRADFORD |
| Post town | Bradford |
| Postcode | BD11 2DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees |
| Local authority | Kirklees |
| Electoral ward | Birstall and Birkenshaw |
| Westminster constituency | Spen Valley |
| Delivery location | TLE4 West Yorkshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34930000 - Marine equipment

## Release History

- 25 Jun 2026 at 07:56 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059651-2026
- 11 Jun 2026 at 10:01 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055066-2026
- 3 Feb 2026 at 10:43 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009336-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059651-2026
  25th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055066-2026
  11th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009336-2026
  3rd February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home

## Notice URLs

- https://westyorksfire.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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