Published date: 18 July 2022

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 15 August 2022, 4pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Boats - 34520000

  • Specialised boats - 34521000

Location of contract

West Midlands

Value of contract

£80,000 to £100,000

Procurement reference

20220718120307-34952

Published date

18 July 2022

Closing date

15 August 2022

Closing time

4pm

Contract start date

1 October 2022

Contract end date

30 September 2027

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes


Description

West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority (the Authority) currently uses a range of watercraft from different suppliers which are now due for replacement. The current fleet ranges from 3.6m rotary moulded hulls to 5m Inflatable Rescue Boats. These are propelled by various outboards such as; Mariner 30/40hp, 2 stroke, 4 stroke, and Evinrude ETEC 30hp.  

The Authority is looking to consolidate this fleet providing a standardised approach requiring two boat sizes, one not less than 4m (X4)and one no more than 5 metres (X1) in length. These shall be powered by the most appropriately sized engine for performance set out in DEFRA. 

The tender is for boats, outboard motors and trailers to be supplied as a complete package and 5 years of support and provision of spares.

Download all documents from e-tendering portal for details of how to bid for this requirement. https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=50465&B=BLUELIGHT


About the buyer

Contact name

Jacky Perkins

Address

99 Vauxhall Road, Nechells
Birmingham
B7 4HW
ENG

Telephone

+44 1213806176

Email

procurement@wmfs.net

Website

www.wmfs.net