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Hazmat and RPS Initial Courses and Requalification

SOUTH WALES FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE

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Award

20 Aug 2025 at 12:17

Tender

27 Jan 2025 at 08:53

Summary of the contracting process

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service, in collaboration with Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service and North Wales Fire and Rescue Service, initiated a procurement process classified under education and training services (CPV code: 80000000) for "Hazmat and RPS Initial Courses and Requalification". The services are required to deliver initial courses, re-qualification courses, and scenario-based maintenance of skills days for HAZMAT and Radiation Protection Supervisor (RPS) officers, with a focus in the UKL region. The process followed an open procurement method, with the contract awarded to GREEN RISK ASSESSMENT LTD, and valued at GBP 200,000. The procurement cycle reached the award stage on 20th August 2025, following its initial tender phase that ended on 27th February 2025. The contract has a duration of three years with the potential to extend by 12 months.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services related to hazardous materials and radiation protection, offering growth potential through the long-term engagement with three major fire and rescue services in Wales, along with potential delegates from other UK services. Companies skilled in delivering high-quality, compliance-oriented training modules, and those experienced in working with public safety agencies would find themselves well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities. The procurement prioritised criteria of quality and price, each contributing respectively 40% and 60% to the decision-making process, which offers insight into the evaluation balance likely to be appreciated in bids. This is a significant venture for any business looking to expand their operations in the specialised public service training sector.

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Notice Title

Hazmat and RPS Initial Courses and Requalification

Notice Description

In collaboration with Mid and West Wales Fire & Rescue Service (MAWWFRS) and North Wales Fire & Rescue Service (NWFRS), South Wales Fire & Rescue Service (SWFRS) are looking for a supplier to provide initial courses, re-qualification courses and scenario-based maintenance of skills days to our HAZMAT and Radiation Protection Supervisor (RPS) officers. Delegates from other UK Fire and Rescue Services may also attend the courses as and when required.

Lot Information

Lot 1

There are 4 courses that the successful supplier will need to be able to deliver as part of this contract. The courses are as follows: Initial HAZMAT & RPS Combined Course HAZMAT & RPS Combined Requalification Course Initial RPS Course HMA Scenario training day There are currently 64 HAZMAT officers between the 3 Services, all of which will require a HAZMAT/RPS requalification course in the 2025/26 financial year and every year thereafter. New officers will require a HAZMAT/RPS initial course and these will be booked as and when required. There are also some delegates that have already attended a HMA initial course without the RPS qualification. These delegates will need to attend a RPS initial course. The supplier must be able to deliver RPS initial courses to these individuals. The HMA scenario training day would consist of delivery of scenario based maintenance of skills sessions delivered to existing HMAs as part of their continuous CPD in addition to their annual recertification course. Please see Appendix B - Course Requirements for further detail on our requirements for each course.

Renewal: A contract will be put in place for an initial period of 3 years with an option to extend for a further 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d650
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050167-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Jan 28 (if extension is not taken) Jan 29 (if extension is taken)

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH WALES FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE
Additional Buyers

MID AND WEST WALES FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

NORTH WALES FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE

Contact Name
Michelle Thomas
Contact Email
h.rees@mawwfire.gov.uk, jack.millward@northwalesfire.gov.wales, m1-thomas@southwales-fire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1443232082, +44 1745535268, +44 3706060699

Buyer Location

Locality
LLANTRISANT
Postcode
CF72 8LX
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL33 Conwy and Denbighshire
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Denbighshire
Electoral Ward
Bodelwyddan
Westminster Constituency
Clwyd North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GREEN RISK ASSESSMENT

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