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title: "Wattisham Training Centre - Provision of New Hot Training Rig"
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# Wattisham Training Centre - Provision of New Hot Training Rig

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6cdb4dae-4eb1-4309-9b24-ac30863c7ca4

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Suffolk County Council, which is seeking to develop the breathing apparatus training facilities at the MoD Wattisham Flying Station located in Great Bricett, Suffolk. The tender, titled "Wattisham Training Centre - Provision of New Hot Training Rig," is currently in the planning stage with an estimated value of £300,000. The tender is anticipated to go live at the end of February 2019, with an expected award date by 15th April 2019, and a contract period spanning from 23rd April 2019 to 2nd September 2019. The procurement method is an open procedure for a construction project classified under the CPV code for construction work.

This tender presents significant opportunities for construction firms, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), looking to expand their portfolio in training facility developments, especially in the fire and rescue sector. Companies with experience in providing training equipment and infrastructure that meets national operational standards will be well-suited to compete for this contract, which includes a six-month construction period and a subsequent five-year maintenance agreement. Businesses that focus on innovative designs and robust training environments will particularly benefit from this opportunity.

## Notice

Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) are developing the current breathing apparatus (BA) training facilities at MoD Wattisham Flying Station, Great Bricett, Suffolk, IP7 7RA. A new training unit is required to support training and development of operational personnel in firefighting, search and rescue skills in a realistic and controlled environment. SFRS has over 600 operational personnel. The required new unit will be used year-round to facilitate achievement and maintenance of firefighter competency. The unit must enable SFRS to train personnel in accordance with National Operational Guidance Foundation for Breathing Apparatus and BA Training Specification. The contract will on a 2016 JCT Intermediate form of contract with contractor's design run by Concertus on behalf of Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service. The contract period will be six months and will include a five-year maintenance contract. The tender will be going live at the end of February 2019, with the anticipated award date by the 15th April 2019 with a start on site to be agreed with the Contractor as part of the design process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5441c961-242a-4efc-8276-896b8f1a3c59 |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 25 Mar 2019 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 22 Apr 2019 - 2 Sep 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | IPSWICH |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP1 1RR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Gipping |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2019 at 10:08 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5441c961-242a-4efc-8276-896b8f1a3c59

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5441c961-242a-4efc-8276-896b8f1a3c59
  20th February 2019 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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