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Refurbishment and Associated Building Works Framework

West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Authority

Planned

Key facts

Closing date
Not stated by the buyer
Buyer's estimated value
£70,000,000 (excl. VAT) The buyer's own estimate, not income to you. For a framework this usually covers the whole agreement, not a single contract.
Contract period
31 Mar 2027 to 31 Mar 2035
Procedure
Not stated
Notice type
Preliminary market engagement notice (UK2)
Suitable for SMEs (per buyer)
Yes
Arrangement
Framework agreement

Decision brief

Taken from the buyer's published notice (shown as written, shortened where long). Tenderpatch has not added to or interpreted it. Always read the official documents before bidding.

How bids will be scored
Not stated in the notice.
Conditions of participation (what you must show)
None published in the notice. They may be in the tender documents.
Contract length and extensions
31 Mar 2027 to 31 Mar 2035.
How to submit
Not stated in the notice.
Tender documents
No document links in the notice. Use the official notice link.
New to public tenders? Plain-English guide to this page
Framework
An agreement that sets terms for work the buyer may order later, often from several suppliers. The value shown usually covers the whole agreement, not one job.
Open for bids / closing date
You must submit by the closing date and time, normally through the buyer's own online portal. Late bids are normally refused.
Clarification questions
A deadline for asking the buyer questions about the tender. It is earlier than the closing date.
Conditions of participation
What the buyer asks suppliers to show before they can be considered, such as experience, insurance or accreditations.
Bids are scored on
How the buyer will compare bids, usually a split between price and quality. A 60/40 split in favour of quality means the cheapest bid will not necessarily win.
Lots
A tender can be split into parts. You can often bid for only the lots that suit you.
Area (ITL)
The buyer names an official statistical area for where the work is, not a street address. Check the tender documents for the actual sites.
UK4 and other notice codes
Official codes for the type of notice. A "tender notice" means bids are being invited.

General explanations written by Tenderpatch, not part of this notice.

Description

West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) is considering establishing a multi-supplier framework for the delivery of refurbishment and associated building works across its estate. The proposed framework will include other Fire and Rescue Services within the Yorkshire and Humberside region, promoting regional collaboration. Bidders can apply for one or all FRS’s. WYFRS are acting as lead contracting authority, and FRS’s named on the framework will be:- • West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service. • Humberside Fire and Rescue Service. • South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service. We are aiming to award local contractors on the framework and are encouraging SME’s to tender for the value lots available. As such all bidders must have a registered office within the Yorkshire and Humberside region. The Authority is seeking feedback from the market to help inform the framework structure, procurement strategy and contract award mechanisms. The framework may be used to procure projects including, but not limited to, fire station refurbishments, welfare facility improvements, locker room and shower upgrades, internal remodelling, building alterations, accessibility improvements, roofing works, mechanical and electrical installations, external works, minor extensions and other associated construction activities. Projects are expected to vary in complexity and value and may be delivered within live operational environments. Participation in this engagement exercise will not form part of any future evaluation process and will not provide any advantage or disadvantage in any subsequent procurement. Suppliers interested in participating are invited to email their expression of interest to tenders@westyorksfire.gov.uk by 02/11/2026, and if possible, complete the following Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire: Q1. Supplier Profile Please provide: • Organisation name • Organisation size (Micro, SME or Large Enterprise) • Main area(s) of construction and refurbishment expertise • Geographic area covered • Typical value range of projects your organisation undertakes Q2. Lot Structure WYFRS is considering the following value based lots: • Lot 1: Projects £30k to £300k • Lot 2: Projects £301k to £600k • Lot 3: Projects £601k to £2.5m Do you consider this lot structure appropriate? • Yes • No If no, please provide recommended alternative thresholds. Q3. Framework Capacity WYFRS is considering appointing 10 suppliers for Lot 1, and 5 suppliers each for Lots 2 and 3. Do you consider this to be: • Too few • About right • Too many Q4. Open Framework WYFRS is considering establishing an Open Framework under the Procurement Act 2023, allowing the framework to be periodically reopened to allow new suppliers to join. Do you support this approach? • Yes • No Please provide any comments. Q5. Framework Award Methodology WYFRS is considering appointing suppliers to the framework based on a quality only evaluation. Do you support a framework award based on: • 100% Quality • Quality and Price • No preference Please provide any comments. Q6. Simplified Call-Off Process For routine projects, WYFRS is considering a call-off process requiring only: • A project price submission (drawings, specification, pricing schedule and all relevant information to be provided when requesting bids from framework suppliers for call-off contracts). Would this approach reduce bid costs and administrative burden for your organisation? • Significantly • Moderately • No impact • Increase burden Please provide any comments. Q7. Complex Projects For higher value, higher risk or operationally sensitive projects, WYFRS may apply project-specific quality criteria alongside price at call-off stage. Do you agree with this approach? • Yes • No Please provide any comments. Q8. SME Participation What measures could WYFRS implement to improve SME participation and reduce barriers to bidding? Q9. Participation Based on the information currently available, would you consider bidding for a place on the proposed Framework?