Scientific Training Services

Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service

The contract covers two distinct lots: scientific support for DIM 1 and 2, and practical CBRN training support for DIM 3. These services are delivered under a framework for emergency services training, focusing on technical and operational readiness for hazardous materials and chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear incidents.

Open the official notice

Awarded value: £442k; As published
Published: 21 April 2026; Find a Tender
Awarded: 1 April 2026; Bureau Veritas and Hazmat Training Ltd
Contract length: Not stated

What the buyer is asking for

Provision of specialist scientific and practical CBRN training support services for emergency services and public sector organisations.

Lifecycle

Publishedon Find a Tender
21 April 2026
Contract awardedto Bureau Veritas and Hazmat Training Ltd
1 April 2026
Contract starts
Contract endsEnd date not published

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The buyer

Type: Other public body
Firefighting training contracts, 24 months: 5
Open firefighting training tenders: 0
Typical firefighting training contract: £74k

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How it compares

10.4× the typical firefighting training contract (£43k).

Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/1820304/scientific-training-services
Buyer reference: MFRS 2526-64
Source: Find a Tender
Last checked: 12 October 2026

Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service. Scientific Training Services. Contract award, 21 April 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/1820304/scientific-training-services (accessed 12 October 2026).