Planning

PRN004539 CFBT Ground work Pre-market Engagement

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE

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Planning

15 Aug 2025 at 07:21

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "PRN004539 CFBT Ground work Pre-market Engagement". This initiative focuses on building construction work in the East Midlands, specifically for the development and installation of a Compartment Fire Behaviour Training Unit (CFBT). The procurement process aims to cover design and implementation aspects related to groundworks, sub-structure, drainage, and mechanical and electrical work. Interested contractors should note the engagement end date of 31st August 2025, by which they can express interest and provide input through pre-market engagement. The work is set to take place around the postal code NG22 9TD, with the primary engagement happening on Contracts Finder as of 15th August 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in construction, M&E, and drainage solutions. As the process is designed with SME suitability in mind, businesses that offer innovative and cost-effective solutions for site preparation and infrastructure development may find this a valuable opportunity. Those with experience in creating training facilities or handling large-scale relocations, such as ISO shipping containers, will particularly benefit from engaging with NFRS. Participation could enhance visibility and growth prospects within the strategic public sector construction market in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PRN004539 CFBT Ground work Pre-market Engagement

Notice Description

Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) are undertaking a Pre-Market Engagement (PME) activity for the below requirement. This Pre - Market Engagement (PME) activity seeks information relating to the design and implementation of groundworks, sub-structure, drainage, mechanical and electrical work to allow NFRS to site and install a Compartment Fire Behaviour Training Unit. Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) are preparing to initiate a procurement process to establish a contract for undertaking the ground works, sub-structure, M&E and drainage to site and installation of a new Compartment Fire Behaviour Training Unit (CFBT) Unit. Works to also include the relocation of five existing ISO shipping containers. The Pre-Market engagement document (including a full and detailed requirement) is available to download via the NFRS e-procurement portal In-Tend via the following link: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/notts-fire/aspx/Home

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fc31c1cf-6783-4816-a0d4-a868b0edfebc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/922701a9-38cf-41e7-b76d-cc1b03d1e82f
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45210000 - Building construction work

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Aug 2025Expired
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
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG5 8PP
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Gedling
Electoral Ward
Calverton
Westminster Constituency
Sherwood Forest

Further Information

Notice Documents

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