---
title: "Live Fire Training Facility"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068a08"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-04-23"
---

# Live Fire Training Facility

Buyer: DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068a08

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## Summary

Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Authority is in the planning stages of procuring services for the design and construction of a new Live Fire Training Facility. The project falls under the category of works focused on fire station construction and aims to enhance firefighter training operations. Scheduled to commence in April 2028, the facility is intended to be operational by 2029 in the regions UKK2 and UKK4, within the United Kingdom. The procurement process is a tender initiation, with future notices anticipated by September 2027. This planned project requires attention to environmental, health and safety regulations, ensuring its suitability for long-term use.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and infrastructure, particularly those experienced in developing training facilities or public safety environments. Companies with expertise in adhering to operational training standards and environmental safety requirements are ideal candidates to compete. Given the scope and complexity, businesses capable of handling substantial construction projects and managing multiple compliance criteria would find this tender promising for growth and establishing a reputation within the public sector. Small and medium enterprises with specialised knowledge in fire safety infrastructure may also benefit by partnering with larger firms.

## Notice

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority is proposing the design and construction of a new Live Fire Training Facility to support operational firefighter training. The works are expected to comprise a purpose built facility providing controlled live fire training environments, together with associated infrastructure and external works. The facility will be required to comply with relevant operational training standards, environmental regulations and health and safety requirements, and to be suitable for long term operational use.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037274-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| 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 | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 22 Sep 2027 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2028 - 31 Oct 2029 |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX3 0NW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | East Devon |
| Electoral ward | Clyst Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East |
| Delivery location | TLK2 Dorset and Somerset, TLK4 Devon |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45216121 - Fire station construction work

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2026 at 15:34 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037274-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037274-2026
  23rd April 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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