--- title: "Enhancement of the Coventry Fire House training facility" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a5ccfe14-3d82-459f-afbc-03d6a30b62bb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a5ccfe14-3d82-459f-afbc-03d6a30b62bb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a5ccfe14-3d82-459f-afbc-03d6a30b62bb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a5ccfe14-3d82-459f-afbc-03d6a30b62bb.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS FIRE & RESCUE" published: "2024-10-21" --- # Enhancement of the Coventry Fire House training facility Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS FIRE & RESCUE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a5ccfe14-3d82-459f-afbc-03d6a30b62bb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a5ccfe14-3d82-459f-afbc-03d6a30b62bb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a5ccfe14-3d82-459f-afbc-03d6a30b62bb.json) ## Summary West Midlands Fire & Rescue is seeking contractors for the enhancement of the Coventry Fire House training facility, focusing on providing realistic training environments for firefighters. This project, titled "Enhancement of the Coventry Fire House training facility," falls under the industry category of Refurbishment Work and Training Simulators. The project is located in the West Midlands region, with the tender currently in the open procedure procurement stage. Key deadlines include a tender submission deadline on 22 November 2024, and the contract period will span from 20 January 2025 to 1 April 2025. This tender presents a significant opportunity for companies specialising in refurbishment, drainage systems, and fabrication work. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, given the project's scale and requirements. Enhancements required for the Coventry Fire House include installation of a new drying room, creation of a dirty lecture room, site drainage alterations, and fabrication of metal doors and partitions. This project is ideal for businesses that can deliver on detailed, multifaceted construction and enhancement tasks aimed at improving high-rise firefighting training simulations. Being a part of this project could bolster the reputation and portfolio of contractors within the emergency services training facilities sector. ## Notice The project involves the enhancement of the Coventry Fire House training facility, which focuses on providing realistic training environments for firefighters, especially through scenarios involving carbonaceous material burns. To summarise the required works: Key Enhancements: o Drying Room Installation: A new facility for drying equipment and gear used during training exercises. o Dirty Lecture Room: Creation of a lecture/briefing room for use after training, where participants can enter without needing to clean up first. o Alterations to Site Drainage: Adjustments to the existing external drainage system to connect to existing site drainage. o External Staircase: Supply and fitting of a new external emergency escape staircase outside the building fitted to the existing gantry. o Dry Riser Installation: A dry riser will be installed to allow water to be delivered in the building, essential for high-rise training and firefighting scenarios. o High-Rise Training Scenario: A scenario for high-rise firefighting training will be established, including an alternative door entry into an existing burn room to simulate realistic entry challenges. o Temperature Probes: Installation of temperature monitoring devices to track and record heat conditions during training exercises. o Fabrication of Metal Doors and Partitions: Fabrication and fitting of robust metal doors and partitions to create confined spaces and more challenging entryways for firefighting drills. Purpose of Enhancements: These works aim to improve the overall functionality of the Coventry Fire House, making it a more effective and realistic training facility by simulating different firefighting conditions, especially high-rise building scenarios. The upgrades, such as the drying room and lecture room, will also support the operational needs of training participants. Additional information: A new project has been published to the website. Project: Coventry Fire House Refurbishment, Project Reference: C5703. To connect with our national Bluelight portal we recommend you login or register at https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home and then connect to from the list of portals. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52797599-b2b7-4f59-9dd2-f35e7b4886be | | 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 | 21 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | 22 Nov 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 20 Jan 2025 - 1 Apr 2025 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WEST MIDLANDS FIRE & RESCUE | | 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 - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 34152000 - Training simulators - 44163112 - Drainage system - 45214800 - Training facilities building - 45255400 - Fabrication work - 45262690 - Refurbishment of run-down buildings - 45453000 - Overhaul and refurbishment work - 45453100 - Refurbishment work ## Release History - 21 Oct 2024 at 15:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52797599-b2b7-4f59-9dd2-f35e7b4886be ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52797599-b2b7-4f59-9dd2-f35e7b4886be 21st October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wmfs/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.wmfs.net - https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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