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Type of document: Contract Notice
Country: United Kingdom
Publication Ref: 013685/S 000-2026
Nature of contract: Service contract
Procedure: Open procedure
Regulation of procurement: Not applicable
Type of bid required: Global bid

Contract notice

I) Contracting Authority/Entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Official name: Scottish Fire and Rescue Service

Postal address: Headquarters, Westburn Drive
Town: Cambuslang
Region: SCOTLAND
Postal code: G72 7NA
Country: United Kingdom

Telephone: +44 1416464637
Email: flexibleprocurement@scotland-excel.org.uk

Internet addresses

I.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
Electronically
via

I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other type

I.5) Main activity
Public order and safety

II) Object
II.1.1) Title
Provision of Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Scientific Advisory Services, HAZMAT / Detection, Identification and Monitoring (DIM) Training
Reference number: T3A-061-2526

II.1.2) CPV Codes
Main CPV code
71317000

II.1.3) Type of contract
Services

II.1.4) Short description
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) is seeking to appoint suitably qualified and experienced service providers to deliver a multi‑lot contract covering: (1) the provision of 24/7 Scientific Advisory Response and Reach‑Back services to support operational HAZMAT and DIM incidents across Scotland; (2) the delivery of accredited HAZMAT training at Acquisition and Refresher levels; and (3) the delivery of Detection, Identification and Monitoring (DIM) Full Accreditation and Refresher training for specialist SFRS personnel. The contract will support national operational resilience, ensure timely access to specialist scientific advice, and maintain the professional competence of HAZMAT and DIM Officers through structured, accredited training programmes.

II.1.5) Estimated Total Value
Value (excluding VAT)
1,250,000
Currency
GBP

II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title
Scientific Advisory Response and Reach Back Services
Contract/Lot No
1

II.2.2) CPV codes
Main CPV codes
71600000
75251110
90700000
90711100

II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code
UKM – SCOTLAND

II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 1 covers the provision of a 24‑hours‑a‑day, 365‑days‑a‑year Scientific Advisory Response and Reach‑Back capability to support the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) during hazardous materials (HAZMAT) and Detection, Identification and Monitoring (DIM) related incidents across Scotland.
The appointed Service Provider will supply suitably qualified Scientific Advisors who can deliver timely on‑site scientific support within defined maximum response times, as well as remote Reach‑Back assistance for operational personnel managing HAZMAT or DIM events. Services include incident risk assessment, interpretation of chemical, radiological and environmental information, technical advice on containment, decontamination, PPE, hazard zones, and the use of SFRS‑provided analytical and monitoring equipment.
The Supplier will also be responsible for maintaining operational readiness, ensuring all advisors remain competent in the use of specialist SFRS equipment, and providing all required incident reports, data returns and performance information. The service must operate consistently under both emergency and spate conditions, with sufficient resilience to meet concurrent demand across all regions of Scotland.

II.2.5) Award Criteria
Quality
Name: Quality
Weighting: 60

Price
Weighting: 40

II.2.7) Contract dates (estimated)
Duration in days
1080
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The Contract shall be awarded for an initial period of three (3) years), with the option for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service to extend for up to two (2) additional periods of twelve (12) months each).
The maximum potential contract duration shall therefore be five (5) years).

II.2.11) Information about options
Options: No

II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title
HAZMAT Training
Contract/Lot No
2

II.2.2) CPV codes
Main CPV codes
80511000
80531200
80550000
80560000

II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code
UKM – SCOTLAND

II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 2 covers the delivery of accredited Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) training for Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) personnel at both Acquisition and Refresher levels. The appointed Service Provider will design, deliver and maintain high‑quality training programmes that develop and sustain the operational competence of SFRS HAZMAT Officers.
Training must combine theoretical instruction with practical learning, incorporating the use of specialist equipment, nationally recognised guidance and safe systems of work relevant to HAZMAT incident response. The Provider will be responsible for ensuring all trainers are suitably qualified, maintain up‑to‑date technical knowledge and are capable of delivering training to nationally accredited standards.
The service includes the provision of all required course materials, assessment processes, student records, and reporting to SFRS. Training may be delivered at SFRS training facilities across Scotland or, where required, at the Provider’s own suitably equipped facilities. The Provider must also support ongoing updates to course content to reflect emerging risks, new equipment, changes in legislation or operational best practice.

II.2.5) Award Criteria
Quality
Name: Quality
Weighting: 60

Price
Weighting: 40

II.2.7) Contract dates (estimated)
Duration in days
1080
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The Contract shall be awarded for an initial period of three (3) years), with the option for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service to extend for up to two (2) additional periods of twelve (12) months each).
The maximum potential contract duration shall therefore be five (5) years).

II.2.11) Information about options
Options: No

II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title
DIM Training
Contract/Lot No
3

II.2.2) CPV codes
Main CPV codes
71600000
71900000
80531200
80550000
80560000

II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code
UKM – SCOTLAND

II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 3 covers the delivery of specialist Detection, Identification and Monitoring (DIM) training for Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) personnel, including both Full Accreditation and Refresher level programmes. The appointed Service Provider will develop and deliver high‑quality training that equips DIM Advisors with the technical skills required to safely and effectively operate SFRS DIM equipment and to interpret scientific information during HAZMAT and CBRN‑related incidents.
Training must combine theoretical instruction with practical exercises using relevant monitoring and analytical equipment, ensuring learners can support incident commanders through accurate detection, sampling, analysis and hazard assessment. The Provider must ensure that all trainers are appropriately qualified, maintain current technical knowledge, and deliver training in line with national guidance, best practice and SFRS operational requirements.
The service includes the provision of all course materials, assessment and accreditation processes, training records, and reporting to SFRS. Providers must also update training content and delivery methods to incorporate new DIM equipment entering service during the contract period, ensuring alignment with SFRS policies, procedures and safe systems of work.

II.2.5) Award Criteria
Quality
Name: Quality
Weighting: 60

Price
Weighting: 40

II.2.7) Contract dates (estimated)
Duration in days
1080
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The Contract shall be awarded for an initial period of three (3) years), with the option for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service to extend for up to two (2) additional periods of twelve (12) months each).
The maximum potential contract duration shall therefore be five (5) years).

II.2.11) Information about options
Options: No

IV) Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure

IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement
Yes

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.2) Tender submission deadline
2026-03-18 12:00

IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English

IV.2.5) Scheduled date for start of award procedures
2026-03-18 12:00

IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Tender must be valid until
2026-07-16 23:59

IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date: 2026-03-18 12:00

VI) Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement
No

VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic invoicing will be accepted

VI.3) Additional information
Scotland Excel is conducting this procurement exercise on behalf of Scottish Fire and Rescue Service however will not be party to the implementation or management of the contract.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at
The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at
Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.
(SC Ref:823530)
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VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Official name
Glasgow Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Postal address: 1 Calton Place
Town: Glasgow
Postal code: G5 9TW
Country: United Kingdom

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
2026-02-16 09:10