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Official procurement procedure
ESTATES IMPROVEMENT PLAN - RESTING FACILITIES
Bedroom
dining room and living-room furniture
Seats
+2 more
Published value
Not published
Submission deadline Not published
Lots published1
Procurement Executive Summary
AI & Search Synopsis
Generated from official OCDS record
Tenderline Synopsis: West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority: "ESTATES IMPROVEMENT PLAN - RESTING FACILITIES". Published status: planning. Published value: Value not published. 1 published lot. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.
| Contracting Authority | West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority | Scope & Categories | Not published | Submission Window | planning No deadline published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Submission Gateway | Direct notice route | Legal Basis & Regime | Standard procurement | Estimated Value (exc. VAT) | Not published |
Bidder Intelligence · Authority Profile: West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority
Market Analytics
Derived from OCDS awards & bid statistics
Published history for West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority. These figures describe retained records, not a forecast of bids or a measure of buyer bias.
Average Price Reduction
Not availableInsufficient comparable data
Competition Density
8Bids / Report
Supplier ConcentrationHigh Concentration
MIDLAND COUNTIES HEATING SERVICES LIMITEDTop vendor: 64.5% of attributable valuePayment Terms
Check noticePublished terms
Coverage: 53 active published awards; 3 bid reports (which may be per lot). Supplier values exclude multi-supplier awards, frameworks and DPS, and use GBP only. They are published award values, not payments. Price reduction compares single-lot, single-award, single-supplier GBP procedures with explicitly non-framework/non-DPS status; increases remain in the average. Unpublished data stays unknown. Awarded suppliers are winners, not all bidders.
Historical Awarded Suppliers With This Authority:
| Supplier Name | Historic Awards | Attributable GBP Value |
|---|---|---|
| MIDLAND COUNTIES HEATING SERVICES LIMITED | 1 win | £308,743 |
| ARGUS FIRE PROTECTION COMPANY LIMITED | 1 win | £170,000 |
Procedure terms
Contracting AuthorityWest Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority | Procedure methodNot published | Procurement categoryNot published |
Statusplanning | Framework / DPSNot published | CompetitionNot published |
Above thresholdNot published | Legal basisNot published | Tender period startsNot published |
Clarification deadlineNot published | Electronic submissionNot published | Submission languagesNot published |
Published15 May 2026, 17:24 BST | Last source update15 May 2026, 17:24 BST | Recurring procurementNot published |
ClassificationBedroom, dining room and living-room furniture, Seats, chairs and related products, and associated parts | ||
Delivery area | ||
OCIDocds-h6vhtk-069a7b | ||
What is being bought
West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority ("Authority") is engaging with the market with regards to a potential requirement for station resting facilities.
Our fire stations are more than just buildings - they are the foundation of emergency response and public safety. To effectively serve our communities, we must operate from facilities that are modern, inclusive, and equipped to meet 21st-century challenges. This means:
• Healthier work environments - Providing our firefighters and staff with state-of-the-art facilities that prioritize well-being, contamination control, and operational efficiency, ensuring they can perform at their best.
• Inclusivity and diversity - Ensuring our stations are accessible and welcoming for a diverse workforce by incorporating modern amenities that support gender equality, mental health, and well-being.
To support the above the Authority is reviewing the current resting provision with a view to provide beds and resting chairs at all of our 38 fire stations.
The purpose of this market engagement process is to enable the Authority to establish the following:
- Is there is a sufficient supplier base to ensure robust competition
- What is the appetite in the market for the provision of the required goods
- How attractive to suppliers is the proposed package being procured
- What is the estimated price range
The publication of this Notice in no way commits the Authority to commence any subsequent procurement exercise or award any contract. The Authority reserves the right not to proceed with the planned procurement process at any time.
What changed
From the official release history
- Status changed to planning
15 May 2026, 17:24 BST - Official notice release published
15 May 2026, 17:24 BST - Buyer information updated
15 May 2026, 17:24 BST
Lots and requirements (1)
Published by the contracting authority
- Lot 1 · #1Individual lot title not publishedplanningPublished valueNot publishedThe source published no individual title or description for this lot.Contract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
Timeline
- Pipeline notice
15 May 2026, 17:24 BST - Procedure published
15 May 2026, 17:24 BST - engagement
5 Jun 2026, 23:59 BST · scheduledIn order for the Authority to gain a better understanding of the market and to assist the Authority in making an informed decision regarding the future procurement opportunity we ask that you take the time and respond to the questions below by 16:00 Friday 5th June 2026. Please kindly respond to the Procurement Team by emailing procurement@wmfs.net Q1. There is a requirement for single foldable beds and mattresses to be used on a rotational basis by firefighters on different shifts, therefore the mattresses must be covered in an easy cleanable material. Please provide details/links to suitable beds (maximum of 3) Q2. The initial requirement is for approximately 320 beds and mattresses. Please provide details of pricing and lead times also for an on-going supply of replacements in small quantities. Mattresses and bed frames may be required separately. Q3. Please provide details of cleaning and maintenance of the beds and mattresses detailed above, this should include: a) daily after use b) regular deep clean Please also state whether you provide service B. Q4. There is a requirement to replace existing reclining chairs (similar to Parker Knoll Norton) which are no longer fit for purpose, with a chair suitable for resting after a stressful incident, watching TV and general downtime. The single seat chairs must have a commercial warranty, should be built to last and covered in a cleanable, hard-wearing material that does not snag or rip. Please provide details/links to suitable chairs. Details should include an expected life of the chairs. (maximum of 3) Q5. The initial requirement is for between 300 to 500 chairs. Please provide details of pricing and lead times also for an on-going supply for replacements in small quantities. Q6. Please provide details of cleaning and maintenance of the chairs detailed above, this should include: a) daily after use b) regular deep clean Please also state whether you provide service B. Please include: Company Name Contact Name Email Address Telephone Number Link to website
Commercial outcome and competition
AwardsNo award published |
ContractsNo contract published |
Bid statisticsNo aggregate bid statistics published |
Buyer and organisations in this procedure
West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority
Contracting authority GB-PPON-PPTP-2948-MYQPDocuments (1)
Official links; attachments are not copied
- 15 May 2026, 17:24 BST
Related procedures (0)
No related procedures published
Planning and rationale
Planning budgetNot published |
No-engagement rationaleNot published |
Procedure rationaleNot published |