Scope
Reference
C16818
Description
1. Training provided must be in line with the latest National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) UKF&RS National Operational Guidance - Foundation for Breathing Apparatus including the use of Telemetry enabled Breathing Apparatus sets and Entry Control Boards
2. Training provided must be in line with the latest National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) UKF&RS National Operational Guidance - Foundation for Firefighting including Fire Behaviour Indicators, Backdraught, Flashover, Fire Gas Ignition, Fire development, Tactical Ventilation, Flow Paths, appropriate firefighting/branch handling techniques, and the effective use of a Thermal Image Camera
3. Candidates must be exposed to simulations run in realistic conditions of heat and smoke
4. Scenarios should be facilitated to ensure all staff have at least one operational Breathing Apparatus (BA) wear as a Team Leader with assessment and feedback delivered by a competent Breathing Apparatus Instructor (BAI)
5. BA teams must consist only of two wearers and each team deployed must be accompanied by a qualified BAI to assess and feedback on performance
6. Scenarios will be developed in agreement with SFRS Training Manager and Breathing Apparatus Instructor leads
Contract 1. Compartment Fire Behaviour & Breathing Apparatus training
Supplier
Contract value
- £170,000 excluding VAT
- £180,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
23 October 2025
Contract dates
- 27 October 2025 to 26 October 2027
- 2 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79632000 - Personnel-training services
Contract locations
- UKD11 - West Cumbria
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - limited competition
Supplier
Vital Fire Solutions Ltd
Fire & Rescue Service Headquarters, Belmont Business Park
Durham
DH1 1TW
United Kingdom
Email: vfsenquiries@ddfire.gov.uk
Region: UKC14 - Durham CC
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Compartment Fire Behaviour & Breathing Apparatus training
Contracting authority
Sellafield Limited
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWYP-8439-MZWY
Hinton House, Birchwood Park Avenue
Warrington
WA3 6GR
United Kingdom
Contact name: Lee Waterworth
Telephone: 01925 832847
Email: lee.waterworth@sellafieldsites.com
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/sellafield-ltd
Region: UKD61 - Warrington
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government