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Detection, Identification and Monitoring (DIM) Scientific Support ad Assurance Services

WEST YORKSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE

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Award

01 Jun 2026 at 13:18

Tender

25 Mar 2026 at 12:39

Summary of the contracting process

The West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service has awarded the contract for "Detection, Identification and Monitoring (DIM) Scientific Support and Assurance Services" to Bureau Veritas UK Ltd with a contract value of £205,380. This procurement process, characterised by an open competition method below the threshold, was initiated on 25th March 2026 and completed with the award on 29th May 2026. The contract period starts on 1st July 2026 and runs until 30th June 2029, with potential for two additional one-year extensions. The service encompasses toxic substances and radiation protection services, extending its reach across the Yorkshire and Humber region, including Bradford, Yorkshire, and surrounding areas. Key roles in this process were held by several regional fire and rescue entities acting as evaluators.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in scientific support and assurance services, especially those capable of providing 24/7 advisory support, radiation protection services, and training development. Large enterprises with proven capabilities in managing complex safety and monitoring services would find this contract particularly attractive given the scope and regional collaboration required. Companies in the environmental safety and protection industry, particularly those skilled in toxic and chemical hazard management, would benefit from competing for such tenders to establish and expand their market presence in regional and sub-central government contracts.

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Notice Title

Detection, Identification and Monitoring (DIM) Scientific Support ad Assurance Services

Notice Description

West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue (WYFRS) is leading this project on behalf of the Yorkshire and Humber Regional Group which consists of West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS), South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (SYFRS), North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (NYFRS) and Humberside Fire and Rescue Service (HFRS). Together the Service are seeking the provision of a Regional Detection, Identification and Monitoring (DIM) Scientific Support and Assurance Service. The required service will encompass the following elements. - Provision of a 24/7 scientific advice to support operational incidents - Delivery of Radiation Protection Advisory (RPA) services - Bi-annual Analytical Skills Development and Maintenance (ASDM) assessments - Delivery and development of training - Supply of CHASE/Wet chemical kits and consumables

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0673cc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051431-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90721500 - Toxic substances protection services

90721600 - Radiation protection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£205,380 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
22 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20266 days ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST YORKSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE
Additional Buyers

HUMBERSIDE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE

SOUTH YORKSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE

YORK AND NORTH YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY ACTING AS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRKENSHAW, BRADFORD
Postcode
BD11 2DY
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Kingston upon Hull, City of
Electoral Ward
Pickering
Westminster Constituency
Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BUREAU VERITAS

Further Information

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