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title: "Fire Scene Investigation Training"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0778a7"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority"
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# Fire Scene Investigation Training

Buyer: Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0778a7

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## Summary

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority is planning a framework for fire scene investigation training on behalf of itself, South Wales Fire and Rescue Service and North Wales Fire and Rescue Service. The provider will deliver training and assessment facilities to help staff from all three services qualify to work as Tier 2 Fire Scene Investigators. The training is intended to support competent investigations appropriate to that role and lead to the Skills for Justice Level 5 Certificate in Fire Investigation, aligned with the NFCC Competency Framework. The work is training and professional development in fire investigation. Delivery is for the three Welsh fire and rescue services; the stated delivery location is the United Kingdom.

This is at planning stage: the authorities have stated their intention to procure, but this is not an invitation to tender. They expect to advertise the tender in October 2026, with the detailed specification to be provided in the tender documents. An online supplier information event is planned for 8 October 2026, 10:00–10:45, using Microsoft Teams; suppliers were asked to register by 5pm on 7 October 2026. The expected procedure is an open tender for a framework agreement, with one lot. The estimated value is £200,000 excluding VAT (£240,000 including VAT). The anticipated contract period is 1 February 2027 to 31 January 2029, with a possible extension to 31 January 2031. No evaluation basis has yet been stated.

This will suit providers able to deliver specialist fire investigation training and assessment, including facilities that support practical learning and assessment. Suppliers should be able to prepare candidates for the Skills for Justice Level 5 Certificate in Fire Investigation and align delivery with the qualification handbook and the NFCC Competency Framework for Fire Investigation, second edition. The intended outcome is to develop fire service staff to Tier 2 investigator level, so bidders with relevant experience in fire scene investigation and professional investigator training are well placed to prepare. The authorities have indicated that small and medium-sized enterprises may find the single-lot requirement suitable. The planned supplier event offers an early opportunity to hear about the procurement and submission process and raise questions with the authorities.

## Notice

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority are publishing this Preliminary Market Engagement Notice to notify suppliers that Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority on behalf of ourselves, South Wales Fire and Rescue Service and North Wales Fire and Rescue Service are looking to set up a framework for Fire Scene Investigation Training. The successful bidder will provide Fire Scene Investigation Training to enable staff from the three Welsh Fire and Rescue Services to be considered as Tier 2 Fire Scene Investigators in line with the NFCC Competency Framework and to competently conduct investigations commensurate with this role. The successful bidder will provide training and assessment facilities that will enable Welsh FRS delegates to attain the Skills for Justice (SFJ) Awards - Level 5 Certificate in Fire Investigation in line with the provisions of the SFJ Qualification Handbook and the NFCC Competency Framework for Fire Investigation 2nd Edition. A detailed specification of requirements will be provided to suppliers within the tender documentation, which will be advertised in October 2026.

### Planning Information

To inform open FTS tender, suppliers are invited to an online information event on Thursday 8th October 2026, 10am - 10:45am, via Microsoft Teams, where representatives of Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority will outline the procurement and the tender submission process, as well as fielding questions from prospective bidders.
To register your place at the engagement event contact David Williams - procurement@mawwfire.gov.uk by 5pm on 7th October 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/090157-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Sep 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 12 Oct 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority |
| Additional buyers | North Wales Fire and Rescue Service; South Wales Fire and Rescue Service |
| Locality | CARMARTHEN |
| Postcode area | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA31 1SP |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL42 South West Wales |
| Local authority | Carmarthenshire |
| Electoral ward | Carmarthen Town West |
| Westminster constituency | Caerfyrddin |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 75250000 - Fire-brigade and rescue services
- 79632000 - Personnel-training services
- 79720000 - Investigation services
- 80300000 - Higher education services
- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 23 Sep 2026 at 14:07 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/090157-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/090157-2026
  23rd September 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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