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Fire Scene Investigation Training

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority

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Planning

23 Sep 2026 at 14:07

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority is planning a framework for fire scene investigation training on behalf of itself, South Wales Fire and Rescue Service and North Wales Fire and Rescue Service. The provider will deliver training and assessment facilities to help staff from all three services qualify to work as Tier 2 Fire Scene Investigators. The training is intended to support competent investigations appropriate to that role and lead to the Skills for Justice Level 5 Certificate in Fire Investigation, aligned with the NFCC Competency Framework. The work is training and professional development in fire investigation. Delivery is for the three Welsh fire and rescue services; the stated delivery location is the United Kingdom.

This is at planning stage: the authorities have stated their intention to procure, but this is not an invitation to tender. They expect to advertise the tender in October 2026, with the detailed specification to be provided in the tender documents. An online supplier information event is planned for 8 October 2026, 10:00–10:45, using Microsoft Teams; suppliers were asked to register by 5pm on 7 October 2026. The expected procedure is an open tender for a framework agreement, with one lot. The estimated value is £200,000 excluding VAT (£240,000 including VAT). The anticipated contract period is 1 February 2027 to 31 January 2029, with a possible extension to 31 January 2031. No evaluation basis has yet been stated.

This will suit providers able to deliver specialist fire investigation training and assessment, including facilities that support practical learning and assessment. Suppliers should be able to prepare candidates for the Skills for Justice Level 5 Certificate in Fire Investigation and align delivery with the qualification handbook and the NFCC Competency Framework for Fire Investigation, second edition. The intended outcome is to develop fire service staff to Tier 2 investigator level, so bidders with relevant experience in fire scene investigation and professional investigator training are well placed to prepare. The authorities have indicated that small and medium-sized enterprises may find the single-lot requirement suitable. The planned supplier event offers an early opportunity to hear about the procurement and submission process and raise questions with the authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fire Scene Investigation Training

Notice Description

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority are publishing this Preliminary Market Engagement Notice to notify suppliers that Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority on behalf of ourselves, South Wales Fire and Rescue Service and North Wales Fire and Rescue Service are looking to set up a framework for Fire Scene Investigation Training. The successful bidder will provide Fire Scene Investigation Training to enable staff from the three Welsh Fire and Rescue Services to be considered as Tier 2 Fire Scene Investigators in line with the NFCC Competency Framework and to competently conduct investigations commensurate with this role. The successful bidder will provide training and assessment facilities that will enable Welsh FRS delegates to attain the Skills for Justice (SFJ) Awards - Level 5 Certificate in Fire Investigation in line with the provisions of the SFJ Qualification Handbook and the NFCC Competency Framework for Fire Investigation 2nd Edition. A detailed specification of requirements will be provided to suppliers within the tender documentation, which will be advertised in October 2026.

Planning Information

To inform open FTS tender, suppliers are invited to an online information event on Thursday 8th October 2026, 10am - 10:45am, via Microsoft Teams, where representatives of Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority will outline the procurement and the tender submission process, as well as fielding questions from prospective bidders. To register your place at the engagement event contact David Williams - procurement@mawwfire.gov.uk by 5pm on 7th October 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0778a7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/090157-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

75250000 - Fire-brigade and rescue services

79632000 - Personnel-training services

79720000 - Investigation services

80300000 - Higher education services

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Oct 20265 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority
Additional Buyers

North Wales Fire and Rescue Service

South 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
CARMARTHEN
Postcode
SA31 1SP
Postcode Area
Swansea
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL42 South West Wales
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Carmarthenshire
Electoral Ward
Carmarthen Town West
Westminster Constituency
Caerfyrddin

Further Information

Notice Documents

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