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Summary

OCID:: ocds-h6vhtk-0778a7
Published by:: Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority
Authority ID:: AA0484
Publication date:: 12 October 2026
Deadline date:: 10 November 2026
Notice type:: UK4
Has documents:: Yes
Has SPD:: No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:: N/A

Abstract

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority on behalf of ourselves, South Wales Fire and Rescue Service and North Wales Fire and Rescue Service are looking to set up a framework for Fire Scene Investigation Training and are seeking tenders from suppliers who can deliver this training. The successful bidder will provide Fire Scene Investigation Training to enable staff from the three Welsh Fire and Rescue Services to be considered as Tier 2 Fire Scene Investigators in line with the NFCC Competency Framework and to competently conduct investigations commensurate with this role.The successful bidder will provide training and assessment facilities that will enable Welsh FRS delegates to attain the Skills for Justice (SFJ) Awards - Level 5 Certificate in Fire Investigation in line with the provisions of the SFJ Qualification Handbook and the NFCC Competency Framework for Fire Investigation 2nd Edition.The framework will be for an initial period of 2 years, with an option to extend for a further 24 months at 12-month intervals.

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Scope

Procurement reference

PA23GPAGST10

Procurement description

Main category

Services

Delivery regions

UK - United Kingdom

Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)

200000.00 GBP to 200000.00GBP

Contract dates (estimated)

01 February 2027, 00:00AM to 31 January 2029, 23:59PM

Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 31 January 2031

Is a framework being established?

Yes

Contracting authority

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority

Identification register:

GB-PPON

Address 1: Fire Service Headquarters

Town/City: Carmarthen

Postcode: SA31 1SP

Country: United Kingdom

Website: http://www.mawwfire.gov.uk

Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGBC-9888-YDYX

Contact name: David Williams

Email: procurement@mawwfire.gov.uk

Telephone: +3706060699

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government

Devolved regulations that apply: Wales

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service

Identification register:

GB-PPON

Address 1: Service Headquarters, Forest View Business Park

Town/City: Llantrisant

Postcode: CF72 8LX

Country: United Kingdom

Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQMW-9436-MMYZ

Email: procurement@mawwfire.gov.uk

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government

Devolved regulations that apply: Wales

North Wales Fire and Rescue Service

Identification register:

GB-PPON

Address 1: Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters, Ffordd Salesbury, St. Asaph Business Park

Town/City: St. Asaph

Postcode: LL17 0JJ

Country: United Kingdom

Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCXP-7467-ZWXQ

Email: procurement@mawwfire.gov.uk

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government

Devolved regulations that apply: Wales

Procedure

Procedure type

Open procedure

Is the total value above threshold?

Above threshold

Trade agreements

Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

Framework

Percentage fee charged to suppliers

Maximum number of suppliers

Award method when using the framework

Without reopening competition

Framework operation description

Single supplier framework

Lots

Divided into 1 lots

Lot number: 1

CPV classifications

80500000 - Training services
75250000 - Fire-brigade and rescue services
79632000 - Personnel-training services
79720000 - Investigation services
80300000 - Higher education services

Delivery regions

UK - United Kingdom

Lot value (estimated)

200000.00 GBP Excluding VAT

240000.00 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Contract start date (estimated)

01 February 2027, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

31 January 2029, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

31 January 2031, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

Weighting: 10.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Submission

Tender submission deadline

10 November 2026, 12:00PM

Enquiry deadline

03 November 2026, 17:00PM

Date of award of contract

11 January 2027, 23:59PM

Submission address and any special instructions

www.sell2wales.gov.wales

May tenders be submitted electronically?

Yes

Is this a recurring procurement?

Publication date of next tender notice (estimated)

12 October 2030, 23:59PM

Languages that may be used for submission

English
Welsh

Commodity categories

ID	Title	Parent category
75250000	Fire-brigade and rescue services	Provision of services to the community
80300000	Higher education services	Education and training services
79720000	Investigation services	Investigation and security services
79632000	Personnel-training services	Personnel services except placement and supply services
80500000	Training services	Education and training services

Delivery locations

ID	Description
100	UK - All

Document family

Notice details
SEP660773: Fire Scene Investigation Training Publication date: 23 September 2026 Deadline date: 07 October 2026 23:59 Notice type: UK2 Version: 1 Authority name: Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority
OCT666772: Fire Scene Investigation Training Publication date: 12 October 2026 Deadline date: 10 November 2026 12:00 Notice type: UK4 Version: 1 Authority name: Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority

About the buyer

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Further information

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