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Provision of Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Scientific Advisory Services, HAZMAT / Detection, Identification and Monitoring (DIM) Training

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service · award, contract

Tender information last checkedLast checked 27 Sept 2026, 03:51.

Opportunity overview

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.

Awarded to

Amounts belong to published awards or contracts. Where several suppliers share one value, it is labelled as shared and is not a supplier-specific allocation.

Glasgow Scientific Services

Match pending…
Contract value
£735.3k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
9 Jul 2026
Award ID
064981-2026-1
Status
active
Location
Glasgow, UKM, G21 1XG, United Kingdom

Tactical Hazmat Ltd.

Matched by normalised name
Contract value
£467.8k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
9 Jul 2026
Award ID
064981-2026-2
Status
active
Location
Cheltenham, UKK1, GL52 3NQ, United Kingdom

Glasgow Scientific Services

Match pending…
Contract value
£161.3k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
9 Jul 2026
Award ID
064981-2026-3
Status
active
Location
Glasgow, UKM, G21 1XG, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV71317000 — Hazard protection and control consultancy services
  • CPV71600000 — Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
  • CPV71900000 — Laboratory services
  • CPV75251110 — Fire-prevention services
  • CPV80511000 — Staff training services
  • CPV80531200 — Technical training services
  • CPV80550000 — Safety training services
  • CPV80560000 — Health and first-aid training services
  • CPV90700000 — Environmental services
  • CPV90711100 — Risk or hazard assessment other than for construction

Lots

  • Scientific Advisory Response and Reach Back ServicesValue not stated
  • HAZMAT TrainingValue not stated
  • DIM TrainingValue not stated

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
T3A-061-2526
Status
complete
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Classification

Scheme
CPV
Id
71317000
Description
Hazard protection and control consultancy services

Covered By

GPA

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
2
Title
HAZMAT Training
Description
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.
Has Options
No
Status
cancelled

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality
Type
quality
Description
60
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
40
Entry 2
Id
3
Title
DIM Training
Description
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.
Has Options
No
Status
cancelled

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality
Type
quality
Description
60
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
40
Entry 3
Id
1
Title
Scientific Advisory Response and Reach Back Services
Description
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.
Has Options
No
Status
cancelled

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality
Type
quality
Description
60
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
40

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
80550000
Description
Safety training services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
80560000
Description
Health and first-aid training services
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
80531200
Description
Technical training services
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
80511000
Description
Staff training services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM
Item 2
Id
3
Related Lot
3

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
80531200
Description
Technical training services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
80550000
Description
Safety training services
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
80560000
Description
Health and first-aid training services
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
71900000
Description
Laboratory services
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
71600000
Description
Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM
Item 3
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
90711100
Description
Risk or hazard assessment other than for construction
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
71600000
Description
Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
75251110
Description
Fire-prevention services
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
90700000
Description
Environmental services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
Id
GB-FTS-2672

Identifier

Legal Name
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service

Address

Street Address
Headquarters, Westburn Drive
Locality
Cambuslang
Region
UKM
Postal Code
G72 7NA
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Telephone
+44 1416464637

Roles

buyer
centralPurchasingBody

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
Entry 2
Scheme
COFOG
Id
03
Description
Public order and safety
Organisation 2
Name
Glasgow Scientific Services
Id
GB-FTS-184521

Identifier

Legal Name
Glasgow Scientific Services

Address

Street Address
64 Everard Drive
Locality
Glasgow
Region
UKM
Postal Code
G21 1XG
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Telephone
+44 1412760658

Roles

supplier

Details

Scale
sme
Organisation 3
Name
Tactical Hazmat Ltd.
Id
GB-FTS-184522

Identifier

Legal Name
Tactical Hazmat Ltd.

Address

Street Address
Brook House, Brookfield Business Park, Gravel Pit Lane
Locality
Cheltenham
Region
UKK1
Postal Code
GL52 3NQ
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Telephone
+44 7508532584

Roles

supplier

Details

Scale
sme
Organisation 4
Name
Glasgow Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Id
GB-FTS-2738

Identifier

Legal Name
Glasgow Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court

Address

Street Address
1 Calton Place
Locality
Glasgow
Postal Code
G5 9TW
Country Name
United Kingdom

Roles

reviewBody

Award information

Award 1
Id
064981-2026-1
Title
Scientific Advisory Response and Reach Back Services
Status
active

Related lots

1

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-184521
Name
Glasgow Scientific Services
Award 2
Id
064981-2026-2
Title
HAZMAT Training
Status
active

Related lots

2

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-184522
Name
Tactical Hazmat Ltd.
Award 3
Id
064981-2026-3
Title
DIM Training
Status
active

Related lots

3

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-184521
Name
Glasgow Scientific Services

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
064981-2026-1
Award ID
064981-2026-1
Title
Scientific Advisory Response and Reach Back Services
Status
active
Date Signed
10 Jul 2026, 00:00

Value

Amount
735,265.79
Currency
GBP
Entry 2
Id
064981-2026-2
Award ID
064981-2026-2
Title
HAZMAT Training
Status
active
Date Signed
10 Jul 2026, 00:00

Value

Amount
467,827
Currency
GBP
Entry 3
Id
064981-2026-3
Award ID
064981-2026-3
Title
DIM Training
Status
active
Date Signed
10 Jul 2026, 00:00

Value

Amount
161,300
Currency
GBP

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Cambuslang · UKM · G72 7NA · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKM

Notice and amendment history

2 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

2 VERSIONS
  1. 013685-2026tender ·
  2. 064981-2026award, contract ·