--- title: "Welding Services Framework" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-158510" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-158510" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-158510.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-158510.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MID AND WEST WALES FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY" published: "2026-03-12" --- # Welding Services Framework Buyer: MID AND WEST WALES FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-kuma6s-158510 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-158510) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-158510.json) ## Summary The Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority has awarded a contract under its "Welding Services Framework" to King Site Services (South West) Limited. This procurement process, tagged as 'award', primarily aims to bolster the service area, covering Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion, Powys, Neath Port Talbot, and Swansea with welding and metal fabrication services. The framework is designed to ensure operational readiness of Fire and Rescue infrastructure, staying active for two years, with a possibility of a further two-year extension. The buyer, a body governed by public law located in Carmarthen, has coordinated this open procurement method, which concluded its tender phase on 16 January 2026, followed by the award phase ending on 20 February 2026. This framework represents significant business growth potential for contractors specialising in fabrication and welding services. Business entities capable of bidding for up to two of the six regional lots stand to benefit by securing a critical role in the maintenance of vital fire service infrastructure. The procurement process underscores unique opportunities for businesses that excel in competitive tendering, promising inclusion within a top-three rank per lot based on evaluation scores, and positions within a framework that demands both community and environmental benefits. This contract is well-suited for consortia bidding, offering avenues for partnership to leverage collective expertise in serving public operational and social objectives. ## Notice Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority is seeking to set up a framework of qualified and experienced contractors to provide welding and metal fabrication services, primarily to support the structural upkeep and operational readiness of Fire and Rescue infrastructure.The Framework will consist of 6 Regional Lots covering our Service area as follows:Lot 1 CarmarthenshireLot 2 PembrokeshireLot 3 CeredigionLot 4 PowysLot 5 Neath Port TalbotLot 6 SwanseaPlease note that suppliers will only be able to bid for a maximum of 2 Lots from the 6 lots available.The top 3 scoring contractors will be awarded to each Lot and they will be ranked in order of the scores they receive as part of the tender evaluation.The Framework will be in place for 2 years with an option for a further 2year extension. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=158510 | | Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 12 Mar 2026 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Not specified | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MID AND WEST WALES FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY | | Locality | CARMARTHEN | | Post town | Swansea | | Postcode | SA31 1SP | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL42 South West Wales | | Local authority | Carmarthenshire | | Electoral ward | Carmarthen Town West | | Westminster constituency | Caerfyrddin | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | KING SITE SERVICES (SOUTH WEST | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45255400 - Fabrication work - 45262680 - Welding ## Release History - 12 Mar 2026 at 12:26 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=158510 - 26 Nov 2025 at 15:43 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=158510 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV565549&idx=11 26th November 2025 - ITT Part 1 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV565549&idx=12 26th November 2025 - ITT Part 2 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV565549&idx=1 26th November 2025 - Appendix J - Contractors Management of Contractors Procedure - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV565549&idx=2 26th November 2025 - Appendix I - Contractors Safety Guidelines - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV565549&idx=3 26th November 2025 - Appendix H - Welsh Language Standards Questionnaire - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV565549&idx=4 26th November 2025 - Appendix G - Wales Procurement Specific Questionnaire - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV565549&idx=5 26th November 2025 - Appendix F - List of Service Locations - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV565549&idx=6 26th November 2025 - Appendix E - Framework Agreement - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV565549&idx=7 26th November 2025 - Appendix D - Terms and Conditions of Contract - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV565549&idx=8 26th November 2025 - Appendix A - Specification - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV565549&idx=9 26th November 2025 - Appendix B - Pricing Template - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV565549&idx=10 26th November 2025 - Appendix C - Case Study ## Notice URLs - http://www.mawwfire.gov.uk - https://www.bing.com/search?pglt=2083&q=kings+site+services&cvid=e772533ae126449ebd8754ba66408ba1&gs_lcrp=EgRlZGdlKgYIABBFGDkyBggAEE - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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