Scope
Reference
C5871
Description
The replacement of boilers at two WMFS locations. The contractor should employ skilled personnel and specialist contractors as necessary to achieve the standards described. The mechanical services shall include the following: 1) Strip out and enabling works. 2) Gas Installation. 3) LTHW Heating Installation. 4) Thermal Insulation. 5) Testing and Commissioning. 6) Providing all design drawings and design calculations for comments.
Lot 1. Lot1: Solihull Fire Station
Description
Boiler replacement at Solihull Fire Station
Lot 2. Lot 2: Ward Ends Fire station
Description
Boiler replacement at Ward End Fire Station
Contract 1. Boiler Replacements at Solihull and Ward End Fire Station
Lots
Lot 1. Lot1: Solihull Fire Station
Lot 2. Lot 2: Ward Ends Fire station
Supplier
Contract value
- £136,839 excluding VAT
- £164,206.80 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
30 December 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
21 January 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 February 2026 to 28 August 2026
- 6 months, 27 days
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 42160000 - Boiler installations
- 44621200 - Boilers
- 44621210 - Water boilers
- 45331110 - Boiler installation work
Contract locations
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
Information about tenders
Lot 1. Lot1: Solihull Fire Station
- 15 tenders received
- 15 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 13 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 14 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 2. Lot 2: Ward Ends Fire station
- 14 tenders received
- 14 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 12 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 13 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Supplier
A.P. MITCHELL BUILDING SERVICES LIMITED
- Companies House: 05655787
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBYY-6435-BJCD
19 High Street High Street
Neston
CH64 9TZ
United Kingdom
Email: info@apmitchell.com
Website: https://www.apmitchell.com/
Region: UKD63 - Cheshire West and Chester
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Boiler Replacements at Solihull and Ward End Fire Station
Contracting authority
West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPTP-2948-MYQP
Fire Service Headquarters, 99 Vauxhall Road
Birmingham
B7 4HW
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@wmfs.net
Website: https://www.wmfs.net/
Region: UKG31 - Birmingham
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government