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title: "Hot Fire Training Facility - Wattisham"
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# Hot Fire Training Facility - Wattisham

Buyer: SUFFOLK SOURCING  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7571e723-a6b7-4d81-b5ce-0558cae56cc9

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## Summary

The Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service is conducting a procurement process titled "Hot Fire Training Facility - Wattisham." This initiative involves the development of breathing apparatus training facilities at MoD Wattisham, located in Great Bricett, Suffolk. The current stage of the procurement is in the tender phase, with a deadline for submissions set for 23 October 2020. The project, categorised under 'Training facilities building' in the works industry, has an allocated budget of £425,000 and follows an open procurement method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and training facility development, particularly for those experienced in building training units compliant with National Operational Guidance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as the contracting authority aims to engage a wider range of suppliers. Interested parties looking to enhance their portfolio and capabilities in providing safety training infrastructure will find this tender particularly advantageous.

## Notice

Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) requires to develop the current breathing apparatus (BA) training facilities at MoD Wattisham Flying Station, Great Bricett, Suffolk. 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. The unit must enable SFRS to train personnel in accordance with National Operational Guidance Foundation for Breathing Apparatus and BA Training Specification. SFRS are tendering for a carbonaceous burn training unit and an LPG fuelled unit, with a view to install one or the other. Additional information: This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of www.suffolksourcing.uk. Interested parties are invited to express their interest in order to gain full access to the tender documentation Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30e34d2a-1dfd-416f-8d01-1e56c5e714db |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Nov 2020 - 30 Nov 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £425,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUFFOLK SOURCING |
| Locality | SUFFOLK |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP1 2BX |
| 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

- 45214800 - Training facilities building

## Release History

- 25 Sep 2020 at 11:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30e34d2a-1dfd-416f-8d01-1e56c5e714db

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30e34d2a-1dfd-416f-8d01-1e56c5e714db
  25th September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/suffolksourcing/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/business-jobs-and-careers/tenders-and-supplying-us/

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