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title: "Virtual Reality Fire Investigation Training package"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE"
published: "2019-10-22"
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# Virtual Reality Fire Investigation Training package

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-603a3f0a-3949-428b-9df9-9d882772cf33

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## Summary

The West Midlands Fire Service is planning to procure a Virtual Reality Fire Investigation Training package, which must provide both Tier 1 and Tier 2 training suitable for workplace assessment. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a key milestone being the end of engagement on 8th November 2019. Interested parties are encouraged to demonstrate their products at the West Midlands Fire Service Headquarters in Birmingham during December. The initiative is classified under training simulators and encompasses related e-learning services, with the procurement method being a tender.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in virtual reality training solutions, particularly those offering photorealistic simulations and software updates. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-positioned to compete, especially if they can deliver innovative training packages that meet ISO 17020 standards. Companies that can demonstrate technical capabilities and provide tailored solutions for the fire services sector will find this tender to be a promising avenue for business growth.

## Notice

West Midlands Fire Service requires an 'Off the Shelf' Virtual Reality Fire Investigation Training package that can provide both Tier 1 and Tier 2 FI training. It must be immediately available, photorealistic, allow for candidates to be workplace assessed and suitable to meet the requirements of ISO 17020. The package must include multiple scenes, have the facility to have multiple candidates assessed simultaneously and the facility to add to those scenes on an annual basis. IT support and software updates are essential. Applicants are required to demonstrate their product to enable us to understand their capabilities and suitability for our requirements. Demos will be held at our Headquarters in Birmingham during December. To arrange a demonstration please contact: david.boucher@wmfs.net or jason.dean@wmfs.net

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30021efe-3917-4c4b-80e3-502242dd07ff |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 8 Nov 2019 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B7 4HW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Nechells |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 34152000 - Training simulators
- 48931000 - Training software package
- 80420000 - E-learning services

## Release History

- 22 Oct 2019 at 09:51 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30021efe-3917-4c4b-80e3-502242dd07ff
- 22 Oct 2019 at 09:49 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30021efe-3917-4c4b-80e3-502242dd07ff

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30021efe-3917-4c4b-80e3-502242dd07ff
  22nd October 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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