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UKRI-5077 Fire Fighting Courses

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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27 Aug 2025 at 09:53

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the UKRI-5077 Fire Fighting Courses has been completed by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire. The tender was focused on providing fire fighting courses for British Antarctic Survey (BAS) staff, under the industry category of "Staff training services". This contract, identified by the ID 051495-2025, was awarded on 29th July 2025 and is effective from 30th July 2025 to 31st October 2025. The procurement followed a limited method due to its below threshold status, and Serco Ltd, located in Darlington, UK, was the successful supplier.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in providing specialised training services, particularly those capable of delivering niche and critical skill development like fire fighting courses for remote and challenging environments. Potential suppliers who can align their service offerings with the requirements of central government agencies, particularly those involving safety and emergency response training, may find similar opportunities rewarding for business expansion. Although limited in competition, engaging in such niche contracts can enhance a business's credibility and open pathways for future governmental engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5077 Fire Fighting Courses

Notice Description

For the provision of fire fighting courses for British Antarctic Survey (BAS) staff. This was completed through a procurement process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058e4e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051495-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80511000 - Staff training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£23,908 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
29 Jul 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
Commercial
Contact Email
nercprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
01793 442000

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SERCO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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