--- title: "TfW Major Incident Training Design and Development" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-147803" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-147803" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-147803.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-147803.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR WALES" published: "2025-01-31" --- # TfW Major Incident Training Design and Development Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR WALES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-kuma6s-147803 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-147803) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-147803.json) ## Summary Transport for Wales (TfW) is overseeing a procurement process for the design and development of a major incident command training programme. This initiative is classified under services and specifically targets personnel and staff training, as well as safety training services. The procurement process is at the tender stage, following an open procurement method aligned with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Interested bidders should note key deadlines, with the tender period ending on 21 February 2025 and the anticipated contract award period concluding on 24 March 2025. The contract, anticipated to commence in April 2025, is intended to last up to three years. This contract is being managed through eTenderwales, and participants can find more information on the Sell2Wales website. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in training services, particularly those with experience in developing competency-based training programmes for emergency response and incident management. The TfW Major Incident Response Plan-focused training programme aims to enhance the skills of strategic and tactical incident commanders within the rail industry. Companies with a proven track record in delivering training that involves both theoretical learning and practical simulation exercises would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, the contract requires the delivery of Community Benefits, aligning with TfW's economic and social objectives, providing further opportunities for companies committed to social and environmental considerations. ## Notice Transport for Wales (TfW), (the Contracting Authority) is carrying out a procurement advertised via Sell2 Wales, under the Open Procedure of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR) to procure the provision of major incident command training and exercising under the TfW goods and services terms and conditions. The maximum permitted term of the contract is 3 years and the anticipated commencement date is April 2025.The rail industry within the UK face a range of threats, hazards and operational challenges that have the potential to jeopardise its ability to run services, safely and securely and to uphold customer confidence.We recognise that any disruption to the services we provide caused by a major incident, needs to be dealt with as quickly and efficiently as possible by competent incident commanders.To ensure there is a level of consistency and excellence in major incident command provision in TfW. We require a training provider to work with us to develop and deliver a competency-based training programme that is aligned to the TfW Major Incident Response Plan.The training will provide our strategic and tactical incident commanders with knowledge, skills and understanding in relation to managing a major incident, specifically in relation to TfW as a Train Operating Company. To achieve this, the training will need to include both theoretical learning and simulated exercising.The training will be for 50 people, consisting of the Strategic (Directors) and Tactical (Senior Managers) that provide 24/7 incident management cover via an on-call Rota and other roles that are relevant.Key objectives for the learning:a. Demonstrate an understanding of command structures based on Incident Definition matrix and key roles.b. Set and communicate strategic objectives and regularly review.c. Utilise strategic objectives to develop a Tactical Plan.d. Use the JESIP JDM to make and justify command decisions.e. Utilise the Major Incident Action Cards to assist in establishing command structure and supporting roles.f. Demonstrate familiarity with the JESIP principals and requirements to resource multi-agency SCG's and TCG's.g. Demonstrate awareness of Humanitarian Assistance structures and how TfW assist with the Incident Care Teams.h. Demonstrate awareness of the requirements and impacts of preserving evidence and investigations.i. Demonstrate awareness of the need for document control and logging.j. Familiarise students with the recovery process and the impacts on customers and staff.k. Alignment with legislation, leading practice and guidelines with specific reference to guidance and other relevant documentation from Rail Delivery Group.l. An understanding of working in a Multi-agency environment.NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=147803 (WA Ref:147803)Under the terms of this contract the successful supplier(s) will be required to deliver Community Benefits in support of the authority's economic and social objectives. Accordingly, contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations. The Community Benefits included in this contract are:Please refer to tender documentation ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=147803 | | Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender 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 | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | 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 | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | TRANSPORT FOR WALES | | Locality | PONTYPRIDD | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF37 4TH | | 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 | Pontypridd Town | | Westminster constituency | Pontypridd | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 80 - Education and training services - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 79632000 - Personnel-training services - 80500000 - Training services - 80511000 - Staff training services - 80521000 - Training programme services - 80522000 - Training seminars - 80531200 - Technical training services - 80550000 - Safety training services - 92312212 - Services related to the preparation of training manuals ## Release History - 31 Jan 2025 at 16:59 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=147803 ## Notice URLs - http://tfw.wales - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=147803 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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