Tenders/One Demountable Water Bowser (Market Engagement)

One Demountable Water Bowser (Market Engagement)

West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority

Published: Aug 7, 2026

Updated: Aug 7, 2026

About This Opportunity

This is a supplies contract in the security and defense and water and sanitation sectors, with a focus on Water Supply. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the security and defense sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.

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

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on August 7, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 075414-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority

West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority has issued 36 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 4 currently open and 24 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Construction & Civil Works, and General Supplies & Services. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: August 7, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

This is a Supplies contract in the Security, Defense & Justice sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 075414-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.