Summary
- OCID:
- ocds-h6vhtk-0778a7
- Published by:
- Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority
- Authority ID:
- AA0484
- Publication date:
- 24 September 2026
- Deadline date:
- 08 October 2026
- Notice type:
- UK2
- Has documents:
- No
- Has SPD:
- No
- Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
- N/A
Abstract
Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority are publishing this Preliminary Market Engagement Notice to notify suppliers that 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. 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. A detailed specification of requirements will be provided to suppliers within the tender documentation, which will be advertised in October 2026.
Full notice text
Scope
Procurement reference
PA23GPAGST10
Procurement description
Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority are publishing this Preliminary Market Engagement Notice to notify suppliers that 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. 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. A detailed specification of requirements will be provided to suppliers within the tender documentation, which will be advertised in October 2026.
Total value (estimated)
200000.00 GBP Excluding VAT
240000.00 GBP Including VAT
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:
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
NUTS code: UKL14
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:
Address 1: Service Headquarters, Forest View Business Park
Town/City: Llantrisant
Postcode: CF72 8LX
Country: United Kingdom
Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQMW-9436-MMYZ
NUTS code: UKL15
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:
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
NUTS code: UKL13
Email: procurement@mawwfire.gov.uk
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales
Procedure
Is the total value above threshold?
Above threshold
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
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
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
Engagement
Engagement process description
To inform open FTS tender, suppliers are invited to an online information event on Thursday 8th October 2026, 10am - 10:45am, via Microsoft Teams, where representatives of Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority will outline the procurement and the tender submission process, as well as fielding questions from prospective bidders.
To register your place at the engagement event contact David Williams - procurement@mawwfire.gov.uk by 5pm on 7th October 2026.
Due date
07 October 2026, 23:59PM
Has the engagement period already ended?
No
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
12 October 2026
Coding
Commodity categories
| ID |
Title
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Parent category
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| 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 |
Alert region restrictions
The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.
| ID |
Description
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There are no alert restrictions for this notice.
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About the buyer
- Main contact:
- N/a
- Admin contact:
- N/a
- Technical contact:
- N/a
- Other contact:
- N/a
Further information
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