Maintenance of Fire Fighting Equipment, Hydrants, Wet/Dry Risers, Sprinkler Systems, Training, Fire Risk Assessments and Specialist Labour

REGIONAL BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE

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04 Aug 2026 at 14:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Regional Business Services Organisation Procurement and Logistics Service is extending Contract 2301678, Lot 3 for Fire Safety Training by 18 months to ensure continuity of service amid unforeseen circumstances affecting the renewal procurement process. This contract, titled "Maintenance of Fire Fighting Equipment, Hydrants, Wet/Dry Risers, Sprinkler Systems, Training, Fire Risk Assessments and Specialist Labour," falls under the category of safety training services and is associated with specialist training services. It serves the UK region and pertains to the services industry. Initially awarded to WRB Training Consultancy Ltd and FRSNI Ltd, the contract has been active since 2020-01-10 and this modification notice was issued on 2026-08-04.

This procurement opportunity can greatly benefit businesses specialising in safety and specialist training services, specifically those with capabilities in fire safety. Companies experienced in maintaining firefighting equipment and conducting risk assessments would find this contract extension an excellent opportunity to expand or solidify their market presence. With a total contract value of £3,032,000, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like the awarded suppliers are positioned well to compete, particularly those based or operating within the UK where the services are required.

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Notice Title

Maintenance of Fire Fighting Equipment, Hydrants, Wet/Dry Risers, Sprinkler Systems, Training, Fire Risk Assessments and Specialist Labour

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

Maintenance of Fire Fighting Equipment, Hydrants, Wet/Dry Risers, Sprinkler Systems, Training, Fire Risk Assessments andSpecialist Labour

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06db87
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073805-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80510000 - Specialist training services

80550000 - Safety training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,032,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jan 20206 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
REGIONAL BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BALLYMENA
Postcode
BT43 6DA
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN0F Mid and East Antrim
Delivery Location
TLN0 Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Mid and East Antrim
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
North Antrim

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

FRSNI

WRB TRAINING CONSULTANCY

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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