Top suppliers
Top suppliers to West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority
Top-five suppliers hold 65% of contract value — a concentrated market.
Procurement categories
What West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority buys
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) breakdown of contracts awarded over the reporting period.
39520000
3952000045210000
4521000050710000
5071000031620000
3162000045340000
4534000035110000
3511000034130000
3413000072210000
7221000072260000
7226000077310000
7731000034110000
3411000048210000
4821000042160000
4216000080510000
8051000039710000
3971000034140000
3414000044110000
4411000098310000
9831000031510000
3151000079410000
79410000Recent contracts
Latest West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority contracts awarded
The most recently published award notices on Find a Tender and Contracts Finder.
Provision of Childcare Vouchers
FIDELITI LTD · 2026-06-03
Supply and Installation of 10 x AC Ultra Dual 22kW EV chargers
Mer Fleet Services Ltd · 2026-06-02
£146K
Firehouse demolition works
THREE PINES BUILDING CO. LIMITED · 2026-05-08
Short-Haul Data Services for West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority
BT GROUP PLC · 2026-04-29
Purchase of Additional Fire Behaviour Training Instructors (FBTI) Hooded Tunic and Leggings and Structural Level 2 PPE for the Breathing Apparatus (BA) Trainers
BRISTOL UNIFORMS LIMITED · 2026-04-17
£217K
Manikins for PHC Team
RUTH LEE LIMITED · 2026-04-02
£22K
Fall Arrest & Restraint Test & Recertification
SAFE ACCESS GROUP LTD · 2026-03-27
£84K
WMFS Interim Counselling Services
DR KATIE. PSYCHOLOGICAL CONSULTANCY LIMITED · 2026-03-27
£31K
Sprinkler Maintenance and Emergency Repairs of West Midlands Fire Service Sites
ARGUS FIRE PROTECTION COMPANY LIMITED · 2026-03-20
£170K
Purchase of Additional Fire Behaviour Training Instructors (FBTI) Hooded Tunic and Leggings and Structural Level 2 PPE for the Breathing Apparatus (BA) Trainers
BRISTOL UNIFORMS LIMITED · 2026-03-18
£217K
Purchase of Additional Fire Behaviour Training Instructors (FBTI) Hooded Tunic and Leggings and Structural Level 2 PPE for the Breathing Apparatus (BA) Trainers
BRISTOL UNIFORMS LIMITED · 2026-03-18
£217K
RTC equipment purchase
TERBERG DTS (UK) LTD · 2026-03-05
Works to plane surface to car park and rear yard of West Bromwich Fire station and resurface area
DB DRAINAGE SOLUTIONS LTD · 2026-03-05
£29K
UKG TELESTAFF CLOUD (SaaS)
UKG TECHNOLOGY LIMITED · 2026-02-19
£187K
Boiler Replacements at Solihull and Ward End Fire Station
A.P. MITCHELL BUILDING SERVICES LIMITED · 2026-02-19
£137K
3 year licence and support for UKG PRO Workforce Management
UKG TECHNOLOGY LIMITED · 2026-02-19
£318K
Software Support & Maintenance for Command and Control
SSS Public Safety Ltd · 2026-02-16
£185K
REACTIVE REPAIRS FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT
THREE PLUS CONSULTING LTD · 2026-02-12
£170K
WMFS Employee Assistance Programme_2026 - 2029
Health Assured Limited · 2026-02-06
£38K
Fire alarm upgrade
RS ELECTRICAL & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE LTD · 2026-02-03
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Open opportunities
Open West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority tenders
Tenders currently inviting bids. SMEs can respond via the official tender portal.
Legionella and Water Monitoring Services 2026
Deadline: 2026-07-03
Legionella and Water Monitoring Services 2026
Deadline: 2026-07-03
Legionella and Water Monitoring Services 2026
Deadline: 2026-07-03
ESTATES IMPROVEMENT PLAN - RESTING FACILITIES
Pipeline
Contracts expiring in the next 12 months
When these contracts end, West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority typically re-tenders. SMEs preparing bids 3-6 months ahead win disproportionately often.
Boiler Replacements at Solihull and Ward End Fire Station
Expires: 2026-08-28
£137K
Support and Maintenance of Command & Control
Expires: 2026-08-31
£185K
Support and Maintenance of Command & Control
Expires: 2026-08-31
£185K
Market analysis
Bidding into West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority — what to expect
Supplier concentration and timing patterns that shape SME bid strategy.
65%
Top-5 supplier share
27d
Avg response window
29d
Median response window
30mo
Avg contract duration
Frequently asked
Common questions about selling to West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority
How much does West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority spend on procurement?
West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority awarded 71 contracts totalling £15.0M between 2023-06-17 and 2026-06-17, working with 53 unique suppliers. Average contract value is £376K.
Who are West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority's top suppliers?
The largest suppliers to West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority by total award value are Thomas Kneale & Co Ltd, THREE PINES BUILDING CO. LIMITED, Bid Group Ltd. The top five suppliers together hold 65% of contract value.
What does West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority buy from suppliers?
West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority's procurement is concentrated in 39520000, 45210000, 50710000, alongside specialist categories. See the full CPV breakdown below.
How can my business bid for West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority contracts?
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What's the typical response window for West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority tenders?
West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority typically gives suppliers a median of 29 days to respond (average 27 days). Standard contract duration is around 30 months.
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Sources & methodology
How this profile is compiled
Analysed by ENKII · Updated 2026-06-17
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