Compartment Fire Behaviour & Breathing Apparatus Training

Sellafield Ltd
North West
Invited to quote
27 October 2025 to 26 October 2027

Delivery of realistic heat and smoke simulation training aligned with NFCC National Operational Guidance. The programme requires the use of telemetry-enabled breathing apparatus and entry control boards, with scenarios facilitated by qualified Breathing Apparatus Instructors. Training must cover fire development, tactical ventilation, and branch handling techniques, with specific requirements for team leader assessments and performance feedback for two-person BA teams.

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Awarded value: £170k; As published
Published: 23 October 2025; Find a Tender
Awarded: 23 October 2025; Vital Fire Solutions Ltd
Contract length: 24 months; Ends 26 October 2027

What the buyer is asking for

Provision of specialist compartment fire behaviour and breathing apparatus training services for industrial fire and rescue personnel.

Lifecycle

Publishedon Find a Tender
23 October 2025
Contract awardedto Vital Fire Solutions Ltd
23 October 2025
Contract starts
27 October 2025
Contract ends
26 October 2027

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How it compares

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

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Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/330865/compartment-fire-behaviour-and-breathing-apparatus-training
Buyer reference: C16818
Open contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d247
Source: Find a Tender
Last checked: 12 October 2026

Sellafield Ltd. Compartment Fire Behaviour & Breathing Apparatus Training. Contract award, 23 October 2025. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/330865/compartment-fire-behaviour-and-breathing-apparatus-training (accessed 12 October 2026).