UK Public Sector Contracts & Tenders

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service is seeking to appoint suitably qualified and experienced contractors to provide Minor Works Projects on premises throughout South Wales Fire and Rescue Services. The requirement is to provide an all-trades service to carry out minor projects up to the value of 250k.

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (SWFRS) are undertaking a procurement process to appoint a supplier for the provision of Employment Law services

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (SWFRS) and Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority (MWWFRA) are each seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to provide engineering services which will comprise of the inspection, maintenance, repair, renewal and troubleshooting on air conditioning and air handling systems installed throughout (SWFRS & MWWFRA) estates. The contract will be split into 2 Lots: Lot 1 – SWFRS Lot 2 – MWFRS Contractors have the option to bid for one or both Lots. The services shall be provided under the NEC 4 Term Service Contract. The term of the contract will be 2 years with an option to extend, at the sole discretion of FRS/FRA, for up to an additional 2 years.

Invitation to Quote for the Supply of Portable Firefighting Equipment and Recharges

Service and Maintenance of Gym Equipment at South Wales Fire and Rescue Service premises.

This invitation to Quote (ITQ) has been issued by the Contracting Authority who are seeking to award a below-threshold contract for the provision of HDIM Maintenance of Skills Training. The Contracting Authority will award the contract to a single supplier. The Contract Term shall be for a period of 1 year with the option to extend by up to a further 48 months (subject to an annual review and Welsh Government funding). The anticipated commencement date of the contract is 7th July 2025. Any changes to this commencement date will be communicated to all Bidders through the e-tendering portal.

The consultancy service will provide expert analysis and simulation modelling of various response models, considering the risks and emerging threats specific to the South Wales area, using both internal and external service delivery data.

This invitation to Quote (ITQ) has been issued by the Contracting Authority who are seeking to award a below-threshold contract for the provision of HDIM Maintenance of Skills Training. The Contracting Authority will award the contract to a single supplier. The Contract Term shall be for a period of 1 year with the option to extend by up to a further 48 months (subject to an annual review and Welsh Government funding). The anticipated commencement date of the contract is 11th July 2025. Any changes to this commencement date will be communicated to all Bidders through the e-tendering portal.

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (SWFRS) is seeking to enhance its approach to safety management through the procurement of a comprehensive, Bowtie-based Safety Management System (SMS). This initiative follows a detailed internal review of current risk identification, categorisation, and mitigation processes across both operational and corporate areas. The future SMS must be robust, auditable, and fully aligned with national and international safety standards. It should support SWFRS in clearly assigning risk ownership and be capable of withstanding scrutiny in legal and civil forums, including coroner’s courts and public inquires.

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service are seeking to introduce an internal corporate communications platform to enhance employee engagement, streamline messaging and provide data rich and useful analytics across the Service. The primary objectives of this ITQ are to: • Implement a centralised internal communications platform. • Improve employee engagement and reach across departments. • Enable content creation using templates for emails and PDFs. • Track and analyse communication metrics such as open rates, read time, device usage, and engagement levels.

This invitation to Tender (ITT) has been issued by the Contracting Authority who are seeking to award a below-threshold contract for the provision of Catering at South Wales Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters. The aim of this process is to select a company to provide a facility offering refreshments to staff and visitors in the canteen area and also hospitality associated with meetings, conferences and training events. The canteen will serve as a social anchor point for staff. In addition to providing meals and refreshments, it will also function as a neutral, inclusive space that fosters informal interaction, cross-team collaboration, and cultural cohesion supporting the wellbeing of South Wales FRS staff.

This invitation to Quote (ITQ) has been issued by the Contracting Authority who are seeking to award a below-threshold contract for the provision of Media Training. The Contracting Authority will award the contract to a single supplier. The successful supplier must be able to provide the content for an e-learning package, as well as providing delivery of face-to-face media training to equip Senior Leaders with a more comprehensive understanding of the media and our relationship with them. The Contract Term shall be for an initial period of two-years, with an option to extend by up to a further 48 months in periods of two-years (2+2+2). The anticipated commencement date of the contract is 16th February 2026.

In collaboration with Mid and West Wales Fire & Rescue Service, South Wales Fire & Rescue Service is seeking to appoint suppliers to a framework for the provision of promotional items. The contract will be split into three Lots as follows: • Lot 1 – Stationery • Lot 2 – Clothing • Lot 3 – Corporate Suppliers will have the opportunity to bid for either all or individual Lots. The Contract Term shall be for a period of three years with the option to extend by a further 12 months.