Open tenders / Training & education
Open tender · Notice 101304-2026
Swiftwater and Flood Boat Rescue Operator Training
- Value
- £150k
- Closes
- 27 Nov 2026 (19 days)
- Where
- Yorkshire and the Humber
- Lots
- 1
- Suitable for SMEs
- Yes, says the buyer
- Contract
- 1 Mar 2027 – 28 Feb 2030
In plain English
South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Authority wants a training provider to teach operational firefighters to operate swiftwater and flood rescue boats, covering initial training, yearly refresher (CPD) sessions and periodic recertification. The contract is estimated at £150,000 and runs from 1 March 2027 to 28 February 2030; bids are due by 27 November 2026.
Good fit for: Water and flood rescue training companies with instructors able to deliver DEFRA Module 4 boat operator courses.
- Training must meet DEFRA Module 4 boat operator standards
All training must meet the relevant Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) Module 4 Boat Operator requirements
- Must follow the national Rescue Boat Code, including future changes
must comply with the current National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) Fire and Rescue Service Rescue Boat Code
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What the buyer says
South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue (SYFR) requires a suitably qualified and competent training provider to deliver Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Boat Operator training to operational firefighters. Training will be required for initial acquisition, annual Continuing Professional Development (CPD), and periodic recertification or reassessment. All training must meet the relevant Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) Module 4 Boat Operator requirements and reflect current national guidance and recognised good practice for fire and rescue service water and flood rescue operations. All training, assessment and certification delivered under this contract must comply with the current National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) Fire and Rescue Service Rescue Boat Code and relevant DEFRA Module 4 requirements, including any subsequent revisions, amendments or replacement guidance introduced during the contract period.
Getting the documents
sell2.in-tend.co.uk (the buyer's own site, usually free to register).
Procedure: Below threshold - open competition (Open: anyone can bid (a lower-value contract with lighter rules)). Published 27 Oct 2026.
What similar contracts went for
Similar contracts went for £35k (2 since 2026; 2 won by small firms).
| Contract | Won by | Value | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Rescue Training with Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue - HR Wallingford Oxfordshire County Council | HR Wallingford Limited SME | £35k | 8 Oct |
| Water Rescue Training Courses Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Authority | Edinburgh Marine Limited SME | £35k | 13 Jan |
From the award notices on Find a Tender and Public Contracts Scotland. Values are as each notice states them and cover the contract's whole term: most notices give the value before VAT, but about one in seven gives only a figure including VAT. AI picked these as the same kind of work and can be wrong, so check what each one included before you price.
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