---
title: "Cold Weather Training Course"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-146236"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-146236.json"
source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH WALES FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE"
published: "2025-03-04"
---

# Cold Weather Training Course

Buyer: SOUTH WALES FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-146236

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## Summary

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (SWFRS) has concluded the procurement process for a specialised training service, resulting in Sweden Outdoors Coaching being awarded the contract. This initiative is focused on providing Cold Weather Training Courses for ISAR technicians operating under extreme conditions, within Europe. The courses, set to run twice annually (January and February), will accommodate approximately 15 students per session in temperatures ranging from -15 to -25 degrees centigrade. The procurement stage moved through the tender phase from 21st November 2024 with a submission deadline on 12th December 2024, and concluded with an award on 23rd December 2024. The contract, which has been active since 31st December 2024, highlights the role of SWFRS as a proactive body governed by public law, with Julie Snooks as the main contact point.

This procurement process presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses that specialise in providing unique or niche training services under challenging conditions. Companies equipped with the expertise and infrastructure to train in harsh weather environments, particularly those within the European region, would have been well-suited to bid for this tender. The nature of the training requirement underscores the potential for organisations that excel in preparing individuals for extreme operational conditions to demonstrate their capabilities and expand their market presence. The open procurement method used in this process also implies a competitive and transparent selection, advocating for efficiency and excellence from participating suppliers.

## Notice

SWFRS together with UK ISAR is seeking a supplier to provide a cold weather training course for ISAR technicians in a harsh weather environment.The learning requirements will need to adhere to:To provide 2 courses per year, with an average of 15 students per course.The course must be delivered in Europe.Course dates will need to be during the months of January and February.Operating in temperatures of between -15 to -25 degrees centigrade

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=146236 |
| Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH WALES FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE |
| Locality | LLANTRISANT |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF72 8LX |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend |
| Local authority | Rhondda Cynon Taf |
| Electoral ward | Llantrisant and Talbot Green |
| Westminster constituency | Pontypridd |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SWEDEN OUTDOORS COACHING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80510000 - Specialist training services

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2025 at 09:34 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=146236
- 21 Nov 2024 at 15:32 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=146236

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV494653&idx=1
  21st November 2024 - ITT Part 1
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV494653&idx=2
  21st November 2024 - ITT Part 2
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV494653&idx=3
  21st November 2024 - Appendix 1
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV494653&idx=4
  21st November 2024 - Appendix 2

## Notice URLs

- https://www.outdoorscoaching.se/
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.uk
- https://www.southwales-fire.gov.uk

## Provenance

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