Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13ca1-235b-7152-8b8e-61bf9bd064bc/powered-water-crafts closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Powered water crafts [West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority](https://tendernation.io/buyers/west-midlands-fire-and-rescue-authority) Pays 95% within 30 days Estimated value £80,000 to £100,000 Published 18 Jul 2022 Deadline Closed 15 Aug 2022 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority (the Authority) currently uses a range of watercraft from different suppliers which are now due for replacement. The current fleet ranges from 3.6m rotary moulded hulls to 5m Inflatable Rescue Boats. These are propelled by various outboards such as; Mariner 30/40hp, 2 stroke, 4 stroke, and Evinrude ETEC 30hp.   The Authority is looking to consolidate this fleet providing a standardised approach requiring two boat sizes, one not less than 4m (X4)and one no more than 5 metres (X1) in length. These shall be powered by the most appropriately sized engine for performance set out in DEFRA.  The tender is for boats, outboard motors and trailers to be supplied as a complete package and 5 years of support and provision of spares. Download all documents from e-tendering portal for details of how to bid for this requirement. [uk.eu-supply.com](https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=50465&B=BLUELIGHT) ## CPV classification Boats Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/bfd5cb94-4058-4779-a2ac-f8c5023d6625) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/west-midlands-fire-and-rescue-authority) [Sector More Transport equipment & vehicles tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/transport-equipment-vehicles) ## More tenders like this [Fire engines – Löschfahrzeug mit Bergeausrüstung LF-B · Marktgemeinde Natternbach · 11 days left · 30 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-3f0d-7330-9b63-15c71c296ead/austria-fire-engines-loschfahrzeug-mit-bergeausrustung-lf-b) [Driving simulators – Dostawa i zakup symulatora ciągnika rolniczego, kombajnu zbożowego, ładowarki teleskopowej, wózka jezdniowego (widłowego) oraz samochodu osobowego w jednym urządzeniu – 2 sztuki · Zespół Szkół Centrum Kształcenia Rolniczego Im. Władysława Grabskiego · 35 days left · 23 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-3fb8-726c-b5f9-207c29d0524c/poland-driving-simulators-dostawa-i-zakup-symulatora-ciagnika-rolniczego-ko) [Miscellaneous spare parts – Mercedes Benz transporto priemonių atsarginės dalys · Gynybos Resursų Agentūra Prie Kam · 7 days left · 26 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-2a19-7030-8c6b-4ec58460f4ff/lithuania-miscellaneous-spare-parts-mercedes-benz-transporto-priemoniu-atsar) [Special-purpose motor vehicles – Road-Rail Truck with Rubber Tyres and Rail Wheels · Pääkaupunkiseudun Kaupunkiliikenne Oy · 43 days left · 1 Dec 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-14f3-71d6-a448-343d9d1a19a7/finland-special-purpose-motor-vehicles-road-rail-truck-with-rubber-tyres-and) [Motor vehicles for the transport of goods – Timmerbil JGY · Upphandlingskontoret · 30 days left · 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-0c3d-711e-a061-282eb71f83ed/sweden-motor-vehicles-for-the-transport-of-goods-timmerbil-jgy) [Control, safety or signalling equipment for roads – Acord cadru de furnizare și punere în funcțiune de echipamente și dotări suplimentare, aferent obiectivului de investiții „Supraînălțare treceri pietoni și intersecții în vecinătatea unităților de învățământ și a zonelor aglomerate · Sector 3 Al Municipiului Bucuresti · 36 days left · 23 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-5cd1-7175-8971-1cd72f0b2a0c/romania-control-safety-or-signalling-equipment-for-roads-acord-cadru-de-fur)