Planning

Virtual Reality Fire Investigation Training package

WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

22 Oct 2019 at 09:51

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

22 Oct 2019 at 09:49

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Fire Service is planning to procure a Virtual Reality Fire Investigation Training package, which must provide both Tier 1 and Tier 2 training suitable for workplace assessment. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a key milestone being the end of engagement on 8th November 2019. Interested parties are encouraged to demonstrate their products at the West Midlands Fire Service Headquarters in Birmingham during December. The initiative is classified under training simulators and encompasses related e-learning services, with the procurement method being a tender.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in virtual reality training solutions, particularly those offering photorealistic simulations and software updates. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-positioned to compete, especially if they can deliver innovative training packages that meet ISO 17020 standards. Companies that can demonstrate technical capabilities and provide tailored solutions for the fire services sector will find this tender to be a promising avenue for business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Virtual Reality Fire Investigation Training package

Notice Description

West Midlands Fire Service requires an 'Off the Shelf' Virtual Reality Fire Investigation Training package that can provide both Tier 1 and Tier 2 FI training. It must be immediately available, photorealistic, allow for candidates to be workplace assessed and suitable to meet the requirements of ISO 17020. The package must include multiple scenes, have the facility to have multiple candidates assessed simultaneously and the facility to add to those scenes on an annual basis. IT support and software updates are essential. Applicants are required to demonstrate their product to enable us to understand their capabilities and suitability for our requirements. Demos will be held at our Headquarters in Birmingham during December. To arrange a demonstration please contact: david.boucher@wmfs.net or jason.dean@wmfs.net

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-603a3f0a-3949-428b-9df9-9d882772cf33
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30021efe-3917-4c4b-80e3-502242dd07ff
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

48 - Software package and information systems

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

34152000 - Training simulators

48931000 - Training software package

80420000 - E-learning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 Nov 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B7 4HW
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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