---
title: "Mass Decontamination (MD) Capability"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069a50"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MERSEYSIDE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-06-22"
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# Mass Decontamination (MD) Capability

Buyer: MERSEYSIDE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069a50

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## Summary

The Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority is currently in the planning stage of procuring a mobile Mass Decontamination (MD) capability intended for UK emergency responders. This project is part of a broader initiative under National Resilience and falls within the "Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment" industry category. The procurement location is within the United Kingdom. Key dates include a Pre-Market Engagement session scheduled for 10th July 2026, with the registration deadline on 8th July 2026. The procurement process aims to enhance public safety through advanced decontamination units, with a planned contract period commencing on 1st April 2028 and concluding on 31st March 2030.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in security and emergency response equipment, particularly those involved in manufacturing or supplying decontamination solutions. Participating in the development of the MD capability can pave the way for future collaborations with governmental bodies and emergency services across the UK. Companies possessing expertise in waste management, communication systems integration, and inclusive support arrangements will particularly benefit from engaging with this procurement process. Such ventures can significantly expand business opportunities by aligning with national safety and resilience strategies.

## Notice

Merseyside Fire & Rescue Authority, on behalf of National Resilience, seeks potential suppliers of a mobile Mass Decontamination (MD) capability for use by UK emergency responders. The scope of this engagement covers public, responder, and ancillary decontamination capabilities, including waste management, communications, inclusivity, and support arrangements.

### Planning Information

The purpose of this Pre-Market engagement is to gauge the level of interest in this opportunity and obtain feedback from the market. It does not formally begin a procurement process or constitute any commitment by the Authority to undertake any procurement exercise. 
The Authority will be hosting a Pre-Market Engagement session on: Friday 10th July
Participants may attend either: In person (at a location within Merseyside), or Virtually via Microsoft Teams. 
To register your interest, please email procurementmfrs@merseyfire.gov.uk by 5:00 PM on Wednesday 8th July, confirming your preferred method of attendance.
Please note that the session will be recorded, and the recording will be made available upon request.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058659-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Mar 2027 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2028 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| 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 | MERSEYSIDE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | BOOTLE |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L30 4YD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Electoral ward | Netherton and Orrell |
| Westminster constituency | Bootle |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 42924720 - Decontamination equipment

## Release History

- 22 Jun 2026 at 15:24 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058659-2026
- 15 May 2026 at 15:17 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045049-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058659-2026
  22nd June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045049-2026
  15th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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