Provision of Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Scientific Advisory Services, HAZMAT / Detection, Identification and Monitoring (DIM) Training
Estimated value
£1.3m
Awarded value
—
Suppliers
0
Lots
3
Published
16 Feb 2026
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.
Scope
- Reference
- T3A-061-2526
- Total value
- £1,250,000 excluding VAT
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
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).
- Main category
- services
- CPV classifications
- 907111007160000075251110907000008055000080560000805312008051100071900000
- Contract locations
- Scotland
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | 60 | quality | — |
| — | 40 | price | — |
Submission & procedure
- Submission deadline
- 18 Mar 2026, 12:00 pm
- Submission address
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ↗
- Procedure
- Open procedure
Lots · 3 total
Divisions of the contract. Each lot can be awarded separately.
| Lot | Title | Est. value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scientific Advisory Response and Reach Back Services | — | active |
| 2 | HAZMAT Training | — | active |
| 3 | DIM Training | — | active |