--- title: "Firefighter Training" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03eee9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03eee9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03eee9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03eee9.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DOUNREAY, A DIVISION OF MAGNOX LIMITED" published: "2023-08-11" --- # Firefighter Training Buyer: DOUNREAY, A DIVISION OF MAGNOX LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03eee9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03eee9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03eee9.json) ## Summary The buying organisation, Dounreay, a division of Magnox Limited, is planning a tender for Firefighter Training services. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with a future notice date set for 15th September 2023. The location for service delivery is in Dounreay, Thurso, Caithness, Scotland. The industry category is safety training services, with a contract value of £500,000 GBP. This tender for Firefighter Training services by Dounreay presents an opportunity for consultants in the safety training industry. Businesses offering comprehensive Firefighting and Officer Related Training Courses would be well-suited to compete for this contract. With a focus on delivering training to approved national standards, interested parties can engage with Dounreay through their Atamis web portal for potential market engagement meetings and further details. ## Notice The Dounreay Site requires one Consultant to provide a comprehensive suite of Firefighting and Officer Related Training Courses as and when required to approved National Standards including but not limited to: * Firefighter Foundation Development Programme o Fire Service Recruits Course * Breathing Apparatus and Associated Training o Breathing Apparatus Instructors o Fire Behaviour Instructors o Fire Behaviour Refresher * Fire Extinguisher Maintenance and Servicing o Fire Extinguisher Maintenance and Servicing Initial o Fire Extinguisher Maintenance and Servicing Refresher * Road Traffic Collision (RTC) Instructors Course * Hazardous Materials First Responder * Incident Command o Incident Command ICL1 o Incident Command Refresher * Fire Investigation * Fire Risk Assessment ### Lot Information Lot 1 Dounreay a Division of Magnox Limited is committed to developing and upskilling their staff within the Dounreay Fire Ambulance and Rescue Service (DFARS) and would like to award a contract to one Consultant to provide a comprehensive suite of Firefighting and Officer Related Training Courses to approved National Standards including but not limited to: * Firefighter Foundation Development Programme Fire Service Recruits Course: Training shall be in line with the Fire Service Standard Operating Procedure, encompassing Scottish Fire and Rescue Standard Operating Instruction's where relevant, and include the following elements; Physical Training, Parade, Health and Safety Induction, Manual Handling Training, Equality and Diversity, Introduction to Fire Appliance and Inventory, Hose Running, Hose Fittings, Fire Service Drills, Hydrants and Water Supplies, Knots and Lines, Pumps and Primers, Small Gear, Standard Messages, Extinction of Fire, Foam and Extinguishers, Ladders, Trenches and Pits, Hazardous Materials, Collapsed Structures, Lifts, Rescues from Silos, Foam Drills, Asbestos, Electricity, Radiation, Environmental Protection, Fire Investigation, Fire Safety (Building Construction), LPG Gas, Bariatric, Rail, Aviation, First Aid at Work Course, Road Traffic Collision (RTC) Training, Breathing Apparatus Training, Water Relays, Acetylene, Safe Working at Height (SWAH), and Associated Consolidation Scenarios. Physical Training and Parades to be daily, with written weekly assessments for confirmation of learning, and associated mentoring progress feedback. * Breathing Apparatus and Associated Training All training courses shall be in line with the Breathing Apparatus Policy & Operational Guidance Documentation and associated Fire Service Standard Operating Procedures, encompassing Scottish Fire and Rescue Standard Operating Instruction's where relevant. Training shall cover both theoretical and practical learning elements. Breathing Apparatus Instructors: Training shall include, but not be restricted to the following areas; Physiology of Respiration, Heat and Humidity Considerations, Restricted Spaces, Principles of Safety, Importance of Affective Risk Assessments, Exercise Planning and Delivery. Fire Behaviour Instructors: Training shall include, but not be restricted to the following areas; sessions on Fire Development, Practical use of Branch/Firefighting Techniques, Backdrafts and Flashovers, Door Procedures, and Live/Synthetic Fire Training to consolidate the theoretical and practical elements of the course. Fire Behaviour Refresher: Training shall include, but not be restricted to the following areas; theory-based refresher sessions on Fire Development, practical use of Branch/Firefighting Techniques, Backdrafts and Flashovers, Door Procedures, and Live/Synthetic Fire Training to consolidate the theoretical and practical elements of the course. * Fire Extinguisher Maintenance and Servicing Fire Extinguisher Maintenance and Servicing Initial: Deliver an initial training course in Fire Extinguisher Maintenance and Servicing, to achieve BAFE certification as a Fire Extinguisher Engineer. The following standards will form part of (but not restricted to) the required training; BSEN 3: 1996, BS5306:3-2017, BS 5306-8:2012 Fire Extinguisher Maintenance and Servicing Refresher: Deliver refresher training, to maintain delegates BAFE certification as Fire Extinguisher Engineers. The following standards will form part of (but not restricted to) the required training; BSEN 3: 1996, BS5306:3-2017, BS 5306-8:2012 * Road Traffic Collision (RTC) Instructors Course Training shall be in line with National Fire Service Standard Operating Procedures and include, but not be restricted to the following areas; the benefits of an effective Team Approach, Extraction Planning and Associated back up Plans, Risk Assessment, Causality Care, Rescue Techniques and Equipment, Associated Safety Systems (Crew Safety), Modern Vehicle Construction and Associated Difficulties, RTC Investigation Procedures, Exercise Planning, and Delivery. * Hazardous Materials First Responder Training shall be in line with National Fire Service Standard Operating Procedures and include, but not be restricted to the following areas; hazards and risks associated with Hazmat Incidents and their effect on the environment, UN Classifications, Material Properties, CLP and CHIP Regs., Signage/Labelling, Information Gathering/Retention, Incident Management, Initial Operational Response and JESIP. * Incident Command Incident Command ICL1: Training shall be in line with National Fire Service Standard Operating Procedures (NOS WM7) and include, but not be restricted to the following areas; Key Principles of the Incident Command Structure, Roles and Responsibilities within the Structure, successful Management of Risk at Operational Incidents, Clear Lines of Communication, planning of the initial response to Operational Incidents, actions to be taken to meet the Objectives of an Incident, Close Down Phase, and Debriefing of Personnel following the Incident. Incident Command Refresher: Training shall be in line with Fire Service Standard Operating Procedure (NOS WM7). The course should run in line with the initial course and provide an overview refresher on this discipline. * Fire Investigation This training course shall include, but not be restricted to the following areas; * Basic Fire Science, Fire Behaviour, Combustion, Toxicology of Fire * Debris and Electricity as a Cause of Fire. * Roles and Responsibilities of Responding Agencies involved in Fire Investigation. * Working within a Multi-Agency Team, at Fire Investigation Incidents. * Identify Post Fire Indicators, that might be present at the Fire Scene to ascertain origin of Fire. * Identify effects of an Explosion at a Fire Incident. * Signs and Symptoms of possible Arson. * Identification of recovered items from the Fire Scene that possibly leads to the origin of the fire. * Preparation of Presentations to Delivery findings of an Investigation. * Fire Risk Assessment Training to include PAS 79, and be based on, but not limited to, the following elements; Principles of Fire Safety, Legislation (Scotland) overview, Fire Alarms, Emergency Lighting, Means of Escape, Portable Firefighting Equipment, Building Construction and structural Fire Protection, Signage and Notices, Fire Risk Assessments Procedures, Applications and Completion. Further Information: The Consultant must be able to further develop the above detailed courses to include Dounreay / DFARS information, policies and practices. Due to the geographical location of the Dounreay Site, delivery of training will involve a combination of virtual and in person training (both at Dounreay and at the Consultant's facilities). The Consultant should hold and be able to provide evidence of Accreditation to recognised or equivalent National Standards. Additional information: Interested parties must register their interest on the Atamis web portal at: https://one-nda.force.com/s/Welcome for a potential market engagement meeting. Once in the portal, the project can be viewed under live opportunities. Any documentation and further notifications will be made available for unrestricted and full access free of charge on Atamis. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023498-2023 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Aug 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 14 Sep 2023 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DOUNREAY, A DIVISION OF MAGNOX LIMITED | | Locality | THURSO | | Post town | Kirkwall | | Postcode | KW14 7TZ | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Highland | | Electoral ward | Thurso and Northwest Caithness | | Westminster constituency | Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross | | Delivery location | TLM61 Caithness and Sutherland, and Ross and Cromarty | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80550000 - Safety training services ## Release History - 11 Aug 2023 at 05:22 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023498-2023 ## Notice URLs - https://one-nda.force.com/s/Welcome - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/dounreay ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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