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

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
Scotland
Open procedure
10 July 2026 to 10 July 2029

Delivery of 24/7/365 scientific advisory response and reach-back services for HAZMAT and DIM incidents across Scotland, alongside accredited training programmes at acquisition and refresher levels for specialist personnel, operating under emergency and spate conditions.

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Awarded value: £735k; As published
Published: 16 February 2026; Public Contracts Scotland
Awarded: 10 July 2026; Tactical Hazmat and Glasgow Scientific Services
Contract length: 36 months; Ends 10 July 2029

What the buyer is asking for

Provision of hazardous materials scientific advisory services and accredited DIM training for emergency services.

Lifecycle

Publishedon Public Contracts Scotland
16 February 2026
Contract awardedto Tactical Hazmat and Glasgow Scientific Services
10 July 2026
Contract starts
10 July 2026
Contract ends
10 July 2029

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How it compares

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

Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/1980879/provision-of-hazardous-materials-hazmat-scientific-advisory-services-hazmat-dete
Buyer reference: T3A-061-2526
Open contracting ID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000823530
Source: Find a Tender
Last checked: 12 October 2026

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service. Provision of Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Scientific Advisory Services, HAZMAT / Detection, Identification and Monitoring (DIM) Training. Contract award, 16 February 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/1980879/provision-of-hazardous-materials-hazmat-scientific-advisory-services-hazmat-dete (accessed 12 October 2026).