West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority (the Authority) has agreed to take the role of ‘lead authority’ to establish a Framework Agreement for Oriented Strand Board, TRU Timber, Sheathing, Wedges and Gussets, and associated services on behalf of the Participating Services and Participating Customers. The Authority is conducting a tender exercise in accordance with the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, following the open tender procedure.The new Framework Agreement will be available to access by the Participating Services, which shall include the Fire and Rescue Authorities in England; Scotland; Wales; Northern Ireland; the States of Jersey; Guernsey and Isle of Man; including their trading arms and community interest companies; their successor authorities; and their nominated agents.

Contractors shall supply and deliver Oriented Strand Board (OSB3) including off-cuts to Participating Services and/or Participating Customers as detailed

Contractors shall supply and deliver Timber that is kiln dried C16/C24 grade. There may also be a requirement for waterproof sheathing ply, gussets and wedges to be purchased and supplied to participating Services and/or Participating Customers.