Planning

Live Fire Training Facility

DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE AUTHORITY

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Planning

23 Apr 2026 at 15:34

Summary of the contracting process

Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Authority is in the planning stages of procuring services for the design and construction of a new Live Fire Training Facility. The project falls under the category of works focused on fire station construction and aims to enhance firefighter training operations. Scheduled to commence in April 2028, the facility is intended to be operational by 2029 in the regions UKK2 and UKK4, within the United Kingdom. The procurement process is a tender initiation, with future notices anticipated by September 2027. This planned project requires attention to environmental, health and safety regulations, ensuring its suitability for long-term use.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and infrastructure, particularly those experienced in developing training facilities or public safety environments. Companies with expertise in adhering to operational training standards and environmental safety requirements are ideal candidates to compete. Given the scope and complexity, businesses capable of handling substantial construction projects and managing multiple compliance criteria would find this tender promising for growth and establishing a reputation within the public sector. Small and medium enterprises with specialised knowledge in fire safety infrastructure may also benefit by partnering with larger firms.

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Notice Title

Live Fire Training Facility

Notice Description

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority is proposing the design and construction of a new Live Fire Training Facility to support operational firefighter training. The works are expected to comprise a purpose built facility providing controlled live fire training environments, together with associated infrastructure and external works. The facility will be required to comply with relevant operational training standards, environmental regulations and health and safety requirements, and to be suitable for long term operational use.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068a08
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037274-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45216121 - Fire station construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Sep 20272 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2028 - 31 Oct 2029 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX3 0NW
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK2 Dorset and Somerset, TLK4 Devon

Local Authority
East Devon
Electoral Ward
Clyst Valley
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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