One Demountable Water Bowser (Market Engagement)
Description: West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority are looking to procure a demountable water bowser which can be mounted onto an existing prime mover. This would diversify firefighting provision increasing operational flexibility and resilience, providing a supplementary water supply in areas where hydrant coverage is limited, compromised, or unavailable, such as rural locations, large industrial sites, wildland environments, and during major incidents. The provision should support prolonged firefighting operations, reducing reliance on fixed infrastructure, enhancing water provision without the need for additional appliances. The statement of requirements documentation and a questionnaire regarding this pre market engagement can be found here https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wmfs/aspx/ProjectManage/92
Summary: The West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority, situated in Birmingham, UK, is currently in the planning phase of a procurement process for a demountable water bowser that can be fitted onto existing prime movers. This procurement aims to enhance firefighting operations by providing a flexible supplementary water supply, particularly useful in rural or industrial locations where hydrant coverage is insufficient. The procurement process is seeking to identify potential suppliers beyond the two already known, through a market engagement exercise. Interested parties should note that the deadline for this engagement is 24th August 2026, with the procurement procedure officially beginning on 15th September 2026 and concluding on 31st December 2026. The procurement falls under the 'goods' category with an estimated value of £36,000.