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title: "PRN004539 CFBT Ground work Pre-market Engagement"
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# PRN004539 CFBT Ground work Pre-market Engagement

Buyer: NOTTINGHAMSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fc31c1cf-6783-4816-a0d4-a868b0edfebc

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## Summary

Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "PRN004539 CFBT Ground work Pre-market Engagement". This initiative focuses on building construction work in the East Midlands, specifically for the development and installation of a Compartment Fire Behaviour Training Unit (CFBT). The procurement process aims to cover design and implementation aspects related to groundworks, sub-structure, drainage, and mechanical and electrical work. Interested contractors should note the engagement end date of 31st August 2025, by which they can express interest and provide input through pre-market engagement. The work is set to take place around the postal code NG22 9TD, with the primary engagement happening on Contracts Finder as of 15th August 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in construction, M&E, and drainage solutions. As the process is designed with SME suitability in mind, businesses that offer innovative and cost-effective solutions for site preparation and infrastructure development may find this a valuable opportunity. Those with experience in creating training facilities or handling large-scale relocations, such as ISO shipping containers, will particularly benefit from engaging with NFRS. Participation could enhance visibility and growth prospects within the strategic public sector construction market in the UK.

## Notice

Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) are undertaking a Pre-Market Engagement (PME) activity for the below requirement. This Pre - Market Engagement (PME) activity seeks information relating to the design and implementation of groundworks, sub-structure, drainage, mechanical and electrical work to allow NFRS to site and install a Compartment Fire Behaviour Training Unit. Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) are preparing to initiate a procurement process to establish a contract for undertaking the ground works, sub-structure, M&E and drainage to site and installation of a new Compartment Fire Behaviour Training Unit (CFBT) Unit. Works to also include the relocation of five existing ISO shipping containers. The Pre-Market engagement document (including a full and detailed requirement) is available to download via the NFRS e-procurement portal In-Tend via the following link: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/notts-fire/aspx/Home

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/922701a9-38cf-41e7-b76d-cc1b03d1e82f |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Aug 2025 |
| 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 | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG5 8PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF16 South Nottinghamshire |
| Local authority | Gedling |
| Electoral ward | Calverton |
| Westminster constituency | Sherwood Forest |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45210000 - Building construction work

## Release History

- 15 Aug 2025 at 07:21 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/922701a9-38cf-41e7-b76d-cc1b03d1e82f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/922701a9-38cf-41e7-b76d-cc1b03d1e82f
  15th August 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/notts-fire/aspx/Home

## Provenance

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