--- title: "Provision of Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Scientific Advisory Services, HAZMAT / Detection, Identification and Monitoring (DIM) Training" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065481" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-065481" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065481.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065481.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SCOTTISH FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE" published: "2026-02-16" --- # Provision of Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Scientific Advisory Services, HAZMAT / Detection, Identification and Monitoring (DIM) Training Buyer: SCOTTISH FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065481 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-065481) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065481.json) ## Summary The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS), in collaboration with Scotland Excel, is seeking service providers for a contract focused on Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Scientific Advisory Services, along with HAZMAT and Detection, Identification and Monitoring (DIM) Training. The procurement falls under the service category of Hazard protection and control consultancy services across Scotland, classified under CPV code 71317000. This tender, with an end date of 18 March 2026, is currently in the tender stage, inviting electronic submissions through the Public Contracts Scotland Postbox facility. The contract is valued at approximately £1,250,000, with a maximum duration of five years, including potential extensions. The service aims to bolster national operational resilience by providing critical scientific advice and structured training programmes to ensure the competence of SFRS personnel. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in scientific advisory and specialised training services. The scope, particularly in HAZMAT incident support and advanced technical training, aligns well with sectors such as environmental services, safety training, health and first-aid training, and technical consultancy. Companies with expertise in risk assessment, laboratory services, and those capable of delivering high-quality accredited training programmes will find this multi-lot contract appealing. A strong emphasis is placed on delivering quality, with 60% of the award criteria focused on this aspect, alongside competitive pricing. Participating businesses have the chance to establish long-term relationships with SFRS, enhancing their capabilities and expanding their market presence within public safety and emergency services. The open procurement method ensures a competitive and transparent bidding process, ideal for experienced service providers looking to grow their operations in the UK public sector. ## Notice The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) is seeking to appoint suitably qualified and experienced service providers to deliver a multi-lot contract covering: (1) the provision of 24/7 Scientific Advisory Response and Reach-Back services to support operational HAZMAT and DIM incidents across Scotland; (2) the delivery of accredited HAZMAT training at Acquisition and Refresher levels; and (3) the delivery of Detection, Identification and Monitoring (DIM) Full Accreditation and Refresher training for specialist SFRS personnel. The contract will support national operational resilience, ensure timely access to specialist scientific advice, and maintain the professional competence of HAZMAT and DIM Officers through structured, accredited training programmes. ### Lot Information Scientific Advisory Response and Reach Back Services Lot 1 covers the provision of a 24-hours-a-day, 365-days-a-year Scientific Advisory Response and Reach-Back capability to support the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) during hazardous materials (HAZMAT) and Detection, Identification and Monitoring (DIM) related incidents across Scotland. The appointed Service Provider will supply suitably qualified Scientific Advisors who can deliver timely on-site scientific support within defined maximum response times, as well as remote Reach-Back assistance for operational personnel managing HAZMAT or DIM events. Services include incident risk assessment, interpretation of chemical, radiological and environmental information, technical advice on containment, decontamination, PPE, hazard zones, and the use of SFRS-provided analytical and monitoring equipment. The Supplier will also be responsible for maintaining operational readiness, ensuring all advisors remain competent in the use of specialist SFRS equipment, and providing all required incident reports, data returns and performance information. The service must operate consistently under both emergency and spate conditions, with sufficient resilience to meet concurrent demand across all regions of Scotland. Renewal: The Contract shall be awarded for an initial period of three (3) years), with the option for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service to extend for up to two (2) additional periods of twelve (12) months each). The maximum potential contract duration shall therefore be five (5) years). HAZMAT Training Lot 2 covers the delivery of accredited Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) training for Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) personnel at both Acquisition and Refresher levels. The appointed Service Provider will design, deliver and maintain high-quality training programmes that develop and sustain the operational competence of SFRS HAZMAT Officers. Training must combine theoretical instruction with practical learning, incorporating the use of specialist equipment, nationally recognised guidance and safe systems of work relevant to HAZMAT incident response. The Provider will be responsible for ensuring all trainers are suitably qualified, maintain up-to-date technical knowledge and are capable of delivering training to nationally accredited standards. The service includes the provision of all required course materials, assessment processes, student records, and reporting to SFRS. Training may be delivered at SFRS training facilities across Scotland or, where required, at the Provider's own suitably equipped facilities. The Provider must also support ongoing updates to course content to reflect emerging risks, new equipment, changes in legislation or operational best practice. Renewal: The Contract shall be awarded for an initial period of three (3) years), with the option for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service to extend for up to two (2) additional periods of twelve (12) months each). The maximum potential contract duration shall therefore be five (5) years). DIM Training Lot 3 covers the delivery of specialist Detection, Identification and Monitoring (DIM) training for Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) personnel, including both Full Accreditation and Refresher level programmes. The appointed Service Provider will develop and deliver high-quality training that equips DIM Advisors with the technical skills required to safely and effectively operate SFRS DIM equipment and to interpret scientific information during HAZMAT and CBRN-related incidents. Training must combine theoretical instruction with practical exercises using relevant monitoring and analytical equipment, ensuring learners can support incident commanders through accurate detection, sampling, analysis and hazard assessment. The Provider must ensure that all trainers are appropriately qualified, maintain current technical knowledge, and deliver training in line with national guidance, best practice and SFRS operational requirements. The service includes the provision of all course materials, assessment and accreditation processes, training records, and reporting to SFRS. Providers must also update training content and delivery methods to incorporate new DIM equipment entering service during the contract period, ensuring alignment with SFRS policies, procedures and safe systems of work. Renewal: The Contract shall be awarded for an initial period of three (3) years), with the option for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service to extend for up to two (2) additional periods of twelve (12) months each). The maximum potential contract duration shall therefore be five (5) years). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013685-2026 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 18 Mar 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,250,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE | | Locality | CAMBUSLANG | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G72 7NA | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM95 South Lanarkshire | | Local authority | South Lanarkshire | | Electoral ward | Cambuslang East | | Westminster constituency | Rutherglen | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 80 - Education and training services - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 71317000 - Hazard protection and control consultancy services - 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services - 71900000 - Laboratory services - 75251110 - Fire-prevention services - 80511000 - Staff training services - 80531200 - Technical training services - 80550000 - Safety training services - 80560000 - Health and first-aid training services - 90700000 - Environmental services - 90711100 - Risk or hazard assessment other than for construction ## Release History - 16 Feb 2026 at 09:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013685-2026 ## Notice URLs - http://firescotland.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000823530 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=823530 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=823530 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA19543 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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