Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority
Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters, Bridle Road,
Bootle
L304YD
UK
E-mail: procurementmfrs@merseyfire.gov.uk
NUTS: UKD73
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.merseyfire.gov.uk/
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
Public order and safety
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Scientific Training Services
Reference number: MFRS 2526-64
II.1.2) Main CPV code
80000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
For the provision of Scientific Training Services.
Lot 1 - Scientific Support (DIM 1&2)
Lot 2 - Practical CBRN Training Support (DIM 3)
YPO - 000999 Training Solutions for The Emergency Services and wider Public Sector - Category 4
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
750 008.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Scientific Support (DIM 1&2)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
35110000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 1 - Scientific Support (DIM 1&2)
YPO - 000999 Training Solutions for The Emergency Services and wider Public Sector - Category 4
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical/Quality
/ Weighting: 60
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Practical CBRN Training Support (DIM 3)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
35110000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 2 - Practical CBRN Training Support (DIM 3)
YPO - 000999 Training Solutions for The Emergency Services and wider Public Sector - Category 4
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical/Quality
/ Weighting: 60
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition
Justification for selected award procedure:
The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the Directive
Explanation
Further Competition via YPO-000999 Training Solutions for The Emergency Services and wider public sector - Category 4
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: Lot 1
Contract No: MFRS 2526-64
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/04/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bureau Veritas UK Limited
01758622
Birmingham
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 442 447.68
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: MFRS 2526-64
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
27/03/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Hazmat Training Limited
10852990
Telford
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 307 560.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Merseyside Fire & Rescue Authority
Liverpool
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
21/04/2026