Tender

Provision of Water Rescue Training Facility and Related Services

ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY

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Tender

03 Feb 2023 at 14:16

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Berkshire Fire Authority is seeking proposals for the Provision of Water Rescue Training Facility and Related Services. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions on 15th March 2023. The contract period is planned to start on 1st October 2023 and end on 30th September 2028. The location for this opportunity is in Reading, with specific delivery addresses including postal code RG31 7SD, United Kingdom. The industry category for this tender is services related to training facilities building, and the procurement method being utilized is the open procedure.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in training facilities and oceanography/hydrology services to engage with the Royal Berkshire Fire Authority. Companies capable of providing water rescue training services up to Class 2 conditions and demonstrating expertise in designing facilities to meet Module 2 training requirements are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. As the contract duration spans five years, successful vendors have the potential for a steady income stream and long-term collaboration with the fire authority to enhance their operational staff's knowledge and skills related to flood rescue operations.

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Notice Title

Provision of Water Rescue Training Facility and Related Services

Notice Description

RBFRS require a location to accommodate our Module 2 Water Rescue training and assessment programme. This programme incorporates initial acquisition, revalidation and coaching over a rolling 5 years programme, ensuring that all operational staff (up to the rank of GMA) employed with RBFRS maintain their knowledge and skills in the relative qualification. This programme satisfies the criteria as laid down in the Department of Environmental Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) document titled Flood Rescue Concept of Operations (FRCONOP) and aligns with the relevant National Operational Guidance (NOG) concerning rescues from water. RBFRS requires the Bidder to be able to support and satisfy them that any designs agreed can withstand hydrological features recommended for Module 2 training requirements. The venue should be able to supply water for up to Class 2 conditions or equivalent for both Module 2 refresher and initial training courses. Mod 2 - The water must be appropriate to the limits of wading and rescuing with suitable and appropriate hydrology features in Class 2 water. All hydrology features must be fit for purpose and serviceable. Water flow must be controllable, and a safe system of work in place to control flow rate and in the case of an emergency stop and empty all water within a short time.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c667e7c6-ecde-45d7-8136-001543d89dcc
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

45214800 - Training facilities building

71351920 - Oceanography and hydrology services

80520000 - Training facilities

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2023 - 30 Sep 2028 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG31 7SD
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Berkshire
Electoral Ward
Tilehurst Birch Copse
Westminster Constituency
Reading West and Mid Berkshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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