Planning

Wattisham Training Centre - Provision of New Hot Training Rig

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

20 Feb 2019 at 10:08

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Suffolk County Council, which is seeking to develop the breathing apparatus training facilities at the MoD Wattisham Flying Station located in Great Bricett, Suffolk. The tender, titled "Wattisham Training Centre - Provision of New Hot Training Rig," is currently in the planning stage with an estimated value of £300,000. The tender is anticipated to go live at the end of February 2019, with an expected award date by 15th April 2019, and a contract period spanning from 23rd April 2019 to 2nd September 2019. The procurement method is an open procedure for a construction project classified under the CPV code for construction work.

This tender presents significant opportunities for construction firms, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), looking to expand their portfolio in training facility developments, especially in the fire and rescue sector. Companies with experience in providing training equipment and infrastructure that meets national operational standards will be well-suited to compete for this contract, which includes a six-month construction period and a subsequent five-year maintenance agreement. Businesses that focus on innovative designs and robust training environments will particularly benefit from this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Wattisham Training Centre - Provision of New Hot Training Rig

Notice Description

Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) are developing the current breathing apparatus (BA) training facilities at MoD Wattisham Flying Station, Great Bricett, Suffolk, IP7 7RA. A new training unit is required to support training and development of operational personnel in firefighting, search and rescue skills in a realistic and controlled environment. SFRS has over 600 operational personnel. The required new unit will be used year-round to facilitate achievement and maintenance of firefighter competency. The unit must enable SFRS to train personnel in accordance with National Operational Guidance Foundation for Breathing Apparatus and BA Training Specification. The contract will on a 2016 JCT Intermediate form of contract with contractor's design run by Concertus on behalf of Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service. The contract period will be six months and will include a five-year maintenance contract. The tender will be going live at the end of February 2019, with the anticipated award date by the 15th April 2019 with a start on site to be agreed with the Contractor as part of the design process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5441c961-242a-4efc-8276-896b8f1a3c59
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Mar 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Apr 2019 - 2 Sep 2019 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 1RR
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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