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Provision of Wildfire Technical Burns Training

SCOTTISH FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS), headquartered in Cambuslang, UK, has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Provision of Wildfire Technical Burns Training". This procurement falls under the services category within the public order and safety industry, classified under CPV code 80510000. The contract, identified by reference Q3C-074-2425, went through an open procedure and has now reached the award stage. The contract was signed on 19th December 2024, with a value of £39,720 GBP, awarded to Bright Spark Burning Techniques Limited, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Tomatin, UK. The primary delivery location for the services is within the UKM region.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technical training and safety services, particularly those with expertise in wildfire management. Companies capable of delivering high-quality, specialised training can expand their portfolio by providing essential skills to firefighters, enhancing their operational capabilities. SMEs in the consultancy, education, and safety equipment sectors are well-positioned to compete for similar contracts, benefiting from the procurement requirements set by public bodies such as the SFRS, which promote transparency and equitable access through open procedures. This tender underscores the growing need for specialised technical training in public safety and the potential for sustained business growth in this niche market.

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Notice Title

Provision of Wildfire Technical Burns Training

Notice Description

Training courses that will allow students to attain a sufficient degree of knowledge, understanding and competency for the implementation safe and effective use of tactical burning techniques in a wildfire scenario.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Wildfire Technical Burns Training Courses for Firefighters

Renewal: Extension of 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000784806
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC520805
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£39,720 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
20 Dec 2024 - 18 Dec 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
Brian Irvine
Contact Email
brian.irvine@firescotland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1416464637

Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBUSLANG
Postcode
G72 7NA
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Cambuslang East
Westminster Constituency
Rutherglen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRIGHT SPARK BURNING TECHNIQUES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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