---
title: "Fall Arrest & Restraint Test & Recertification"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0675e1"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-03-27"
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# Fall Arrest & Restraint Test & Recertification

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0675e1

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## Summary

The procurement process was conducted by the West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority, a public authority operating at the sub-central government level in the United Kingdom. The tender, titled "Fall Arrest & Restraint Test & Recertification," falls under the industry category of safety equipment and maintenance services. The contract involves testing and maintaining emergency lighting systems for the authority, with services located in the West Midlands region. The procurement method was limited competition, adhering to a legal basis set by UK legislation. The process has reached the award stage, with the contract being signed in March 2026, and will be active from April 2026 to March 2028, with an option to renew for an additional 24 months.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in safety equipment and maintenance services. Small to medium-sized enterprises that can perform annual and monthly tests, including minor and remedial works, might find this contract particularly beneficial, as evidenced by the selection of SAFE ACCESS GROUP LTD, an SME. The limited competition procurement method suggests that businesses with specialised experience or accreditation in safety equipment and related services might have a competitive advantage, thus making it an attractive proposal for adept companies in this sector.

## Notice

The Contractor shall carry out all testing and maintenance work to all Emergency Lighting, associated to the West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority. The Contract includes the following list: Annual Test Testing, Monthly Testing, Minor Works / Remedial Works.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028250-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £83,605 |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SAFE ACCESS GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 35113000 - Safety equipment
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2026 at 08:37 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028250-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028250-2026
  27th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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