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title: "SFRS Hot Fire Training Facility - AWARD"
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# SFRS Hot Fire Training Facility - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK SOURCING  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f0f08d9c-6244-4b99-9857-2c0cf59f9eec

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS), seeking to enhance their breathing apparatus training facilities at MoD Wattisham Flying Station in Great Bricett, Suffolk. The tender, titled "SFRS Hot Fire Training Facility - AWARD," is currently in the Award stage, having concluded the open procurement method on 27th September 2019. The awarded contract, valued at £783,637, commenced on 1st November 2019 and is set to end by 31st March 2020.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and training facilities, particularly those with expertise in emergency service infrastructure. Companies focusing on innovative training solutions or carbonaceous burn training units would be well-suited to engage in future projects under SFRS’s development plans. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, offering a competitive edge with their agility and tailored solutions in the procurement landscape.

## 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6658237-7331-43e3-8e02-ed02062e8b97 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Nov 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £783,637 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DRAEGER SAFETY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
- 45210000 - Building construction work
- 45214800 - Training facilities building
- 45216100 - Construction work for buildings relating to law and order or emergency services
- 45216120 - Construction work for buildings relating to emergency services

## Release History

- 7 Feb 2020 at 14:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6658237-7331-43e3-8e02-ed02062e8b97

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6658237-7331-43e3-8e02-ed02062e8b97
  7th February 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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