Tender

Fire Engineering Services Specification for Proposed New Fire Training Centre for North Wales FRS

NORTH WALES FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE

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Tender

13 Mar 2026 at 09:36

Summary of the contracting process

North Wales Fire and Rescue Service is seeking fire engineering consultancy services for its new fire training centre, located in St. Asaph, United Kingdom. The active tender, which falls under the industry category of Fire and explosion protection and control consultancy services, requires specialist advice on fire safety for the design phases defined by RIBA Stages 2, 3, and 4. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 13 April 2026, while the enquiry period closes on 2 April 2026. The procurement method is open competition, below threshold, with electronic submissions allowed but preferred via Sell2Wales Postbox. The project will commence on 15 May 2026 and is set to end on 30 July 2027, offering a contract valued at £50,000.00 net.

This tender presents lucrative business growth opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in fire safety and building design optimisation. It is especially well-suited to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to its inclusive suitability criteria. The procurement process prioritises financial effectiveness, quality assurance, and social value contributions, thereby inviting innovative solutions from businesses adept at addressing complex safety issues whilst adhering to Welsh devolved regulations. The open competition nature of this tender allows for broad participation, enabling businesses in the relevant industry to significantly enhance their portfolio and expertise through collaboration on a high-profile public sector project.

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Notice Title

Fire Engineering Services Specification for Proposed New Fire Training Centre for North Wales FRS

Notice Description

The fire engineering consultancy service shall provide specialist advice and guidance on all matters relating to fire safety throughout the RIBA Stage 2, 3 & 4 design and development process. This includes, but is not limited to, the review and optimisation of building layouts, the development of fire safety strategies, and the provision of technical input to support safe, compliant, and efficient design solutions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066939
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022701-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71317100 - Fire and explosion protection and control consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
13 Apr 20265 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 May 2026 - 30 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH WALES 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
ST. ASAPH
Postcode
LL17 0JJ
Post Town
Llandudno
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Denbighshire
Electoral Ward
Bodelwyddan
Westminster Constituency
Clwyd North

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