Tender

Fire and Rescue Services

SIZEWELL C LIMITED

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Tender

29 Apr 2026 at 08:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Sizewell C Limited seeks to establish a fully operational onsite Fire & Rescue Service to comply with the NSL Licence Condition 11, with firefighting capabilities required to be operational by the end of Q2 2028. The tender is currently in the 'Tender' stage with a submission deadline on 8th May 2026. The contract is slated to commence on 20th January 2027 and end on 20th January 2030. This procurement falls under the 'services' category and encompasses locations including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, and various other regions globally. The industry classification includes firefighting, rescue, and safety equipment, signifying the focus on emergency response equipment. The entire process is anticipated to be valued between 10 to 20 million GBP.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in security services, particularly those adept in firefighting equipment and emergency response preparations. With Sizewell C Limited as the contracting authority, companies experienced in delivering continuous emergency response services and possessing robust firefighting capabilities would find this opportunity highly suitable. The scale of this procurement, coupled with its international delivery zones, makes it particularly attractive to larger enterprises capable of catering to complex safety and rescue requirements across diverse locations. Although the tender is not specifically marked for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), it aligns well with organisations that have expertise in maintaining operational readiness and effective incident command structures.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fire and Rescue Services

Notice Description

Sizewell C (SZC) requires a fully operational onsite Fire & Rescue Service (FRS) to meet NSL Licence Condition 11. According to the current Site Fire Risk Assessment owned by SZC Health & Safety, the firefighting capability (full provision) must be fully implemented and operational by end of Q2 2028. The onsite Fire & Rescue Service must be capable of delivering a continuous, compliant emergency response for construction-related risks. The service must ensure effective incident command, maintain operational readiness, and deliver appropriate firefighting and technical rescue capabilities (including complex rescue scenarios). It should demonstrate alignment with relevant regulatory expectations, support coordinated multi-agency response where required, and provide assurance that personnel, equipment, and systems are fit for purpose.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3faa606f-2b1d-452d-a1bd-a403ddf1028e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

CPV Codes

34913700 - Firefighting vehicle ladders

35110000 - Firefighting, rescue and safety equipment

35111000 - Firefighting equipment

35111200 - Firefighting materials

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
8 May 20264 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Jan 2027 - 20 Jan 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SIZEWELL C LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W1T 4EZ
Post Town
West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Bloomsbury
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Further Information

Notice Documents

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