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title: "Detection, Identification and Monitoring (DIM) Scientific Support ad Assurance Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0673cc"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST YORKSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE"
published: "2026-06-29"
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# Detection, Identification and Monitoring (DIM) Scientific Support ad Assurance Services

Buyer: WEST YORKSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0673cc

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## Summary

The procurement process led by the West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) focused on securing regional Detection, Identification, and Monitoring (DIM) Scientific Support and Assurance Services across Yorkshire and Humber, engaging fire services such as South Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, and Humberside. The competitive tender process was conducted using an open procurement method, with all services provided under lot 1 classified under the industry category of toxic substances and radiation protection. This procurement, awarded to Bureau Veritas UK Ltd with a contract value of £205,380, covers a period from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2029, with potential extensions up to 2031, focusing primarily on services associated with scientific support for operational incidents across the designated regions in the United Kingdom.

The tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in scientific consultancy and training services, particularly those with expertise in toxic substance management and radiation protection. Ideal candidates are companies capable of delivering 24/7 scientific support, conducting radiation protection advisory services, and providing analytical skill development. Business growth can be fostered through engagement in training delivery and supply chain management related to CHASE/Wet chemical kits and consumables, which the contract requires. Large-scale service providers, like Bureau Veritas UK Ltd, can leverage such projects to reinforce their market reputation and expand service offerings in public sector emergency services within the United Kingdom.

## Notice

West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue (WYFRS) is leading this project on behalf of the Yorkshire and Humber Regional Group which consists of West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS), South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (SYFRS), North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (NYFRS) and Humberside Fire and Rescue Service (HFRS). Together the Service are seeking the provision of a Regional Detection, Identification and Monitoring (DIM) Scientific Support and Assurance Service. The required service will encompass the following elements. - Provision of a 24/7 scientific advice to support operational incidents - Delivery of Radiation Protection Advisory (RPA) services - Bi-annual Analytical Skills Development and Maintenance (ASDM) assessments - Delivery and development of training - Supply of CHASE/Wet chemical kits and consumables

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060568-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Jun 2026 - 16 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £130,000 |
| Lots value | £130,000 |
| Awards value | £205,380 |
| Contracts value | £205,380 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST YORKSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE |
| Additional buyers | HUMBERSIDE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE; SOUTH YORKSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE; YORK AND NORTH YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY ACTING AS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | BIRKENSHAW, BRADFORD |
| Post town | Bradford |
| Postcode | BD11 2DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of |
| Local authority | Kingston upon Hull, City of |
| Electoral ward | Pickering |
| Westminster constituency | Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BUREAU VERITAS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90721500 - Toxic substances protection services
- 90721600 - Radiation protection services

## Release History

- 29 Jun 2026 at 07:45 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060568-2026
- 1 Jun 2026 at 13:18 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051431-2026
- 25 Mar 2026 at 12:39 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027288-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060568-2026
  29th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051431-2026
  1st June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027288-2026
  25th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home
  All documents are available from the In-Tend website

## Notice URLs

- https://humbersidefire.gov.uk
- https://northyorksfire.gov.uk
- https://syfire.gov.uk
- https://westyorksfire.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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