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Planned procurement · Notice 090157-2026

Fire Scene Investigation Training

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority

Value
£200k
Stage
Early notice
Where
Wales
Lots
1
Suitable for SMEs
Yes, says the buyer
Contract
1 Feb 2027 – 31 Jan 2029

In plain English

The three Welsh fire and rescue services want a supplier to deliver fire scene investigation training and assessment, leading to the SFJ Awards Level 5 Certificate in Fire Investigation and Tier 2 investigator status under the NFCC Competency Framework. This is an early heads-up notice only; the actual tender is due to be advertised in October 2026, with the contract running from 1 February 2027 to 31 January 2029.

Good fit for: Training providers and colleges able to deliver accredited fire investigation qualifications.

Watch out: Training must meet the SFJ Awards Level 5 Certificate in Fire Investigation requirements and the SFJ Qualification Handbook; Must align with the NFCC Competency Framework for Fire Investigation (2nd Edition); Supplier must provide suitable training and assessment facilities; Buyers intend to set up a list of approved suppliers, so you would need to get on it

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What the buyer says

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority are publishing this Preliminary Market Engagement Notice to notify suppliers that Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority on behalf of ourselves, South Wales Fire and Rescue Service and North Wales Fire and Rescue Service are looking to set up a framework for Fire Scene Investigation Training. The successful bidder will provide Fire Scene Investigation Training to enable staff from the three Welsh Fire and Rescue Services to be considered as Tier 2 Fire Scene Investigators in line with the NFCC Competency Framework and to competently conduct investigations commensurate with this role. The successful bidder will provide training and assessment facilities that will enable Welsh FRS delegates to attain the Skills for Justice (SFJ) Awards - Level 5 Certificate in Fire Investigation in line with the provisions of the SFJ Qualification Handbook and the NFCC Competency Framework for Fire Investigation 2nd Edition. A detailed specification of requirements will be provided to suppliers within the tender documentation, which will be advertised in October 2026.

Procedure: not stated. Published 23 Sep 2026.

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