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Scientific Training Services

MERSEYSIDE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

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21 Apr 2026 at 15:40

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, organised by the Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority, focuses on providing Scientific Training Services. This contract comprises two main areas: Scientific Support and Practical CBRN Training, with delivery targeted at the emergency services and wider public sector within the UK. The procurement has reached the award stage as of 21st April 2026, with contracts signed on 1st April and 27th March 2026. The industry category is 'Education and Training Services' under CPV code 80000000, and the procurement method was limited, conducted via a further competition under the YPO-000999 framework. Both lots have been cancelled; however, successful awards were made to Bureau Veritas UK Limited and Hazmat Training Limited.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialised in education, training, and emergency sector services. Large enterprises like Bureau Veritas UK Limited and SMEs such as Hazmat Training Limited have already engaged, demonstrating that this tender favours businesses with expertise in technical support and CBRN training. With award criteria weighted heavily towards technical quality (60%) alongside pricing (40%), businesses with robust training solutions and competitive pricing strategies can stand out in this market. Such a procurement process creates a platform for businesses to expand services in specific sectors and collaborate with governmental bodies to enhance public safety and education infrastructure.

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Notice Title

Scientific Training Services

Notice Description

For the provision of Scientific Training Services. Lot 1 - Scientific Support (DIM 1&2) Lot 2 - Practical CBRN Training Support (DIM 3) YPO - 000999 Training Solutions for The Emergency Services and wider Public Sector - Category 4

Lot Information

Scientific Support (DIM 1&2)

Lot 1 - Scientific Support (DIM 1&2) YPO - 000999 Training Solutions for The Emergency Services and wider Public Sector - Category 4

Practical CBRN Training Support (DIM 3)

Lot 2 - Practical CBRN Training Support (DIM 3) YPO - 000999 Training Solutions for The Emergency Services and wider Public Sector - Category 4

Procurement Information

Further Competition via YPO-000999 Training Solutions for The Emergency Services and wider public sector - Category 4

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0687d6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036303-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

35110000 - Firefighting, rescue and safety equipment

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£750,007 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MERSEYSIDE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L30 4YD
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Netherton and Orrell
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

BUREAU VERITAS

HAZMAT TRAINING

Further Information

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