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

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Deadline
15 days left
March 18, 2026
Contract Details
Category
Other
Reference
013685-2026
Value
£1,250,000
Location
Scotland, United Kingdom
Published
February 23, 2026
CPV Code
Project Timeline

Tender Published

February 16, 2026

Deadline for Questions

March 11, 2026

Submission Deadline

March 18, 2026

Budget
£1,250,000
Duration
36 months
Location
Scotland
Type
Other
59
Quality Score/100
Fair

Original Tender Description

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) is seeking to appoint suitably qualified and experienced service providers to deliver a multi‑lot contract covering: (1) the provision of 24/7 Scientific Advisory Response and Reach‑Back services to support operational HAZMAT and DIM incidents across Scotland; (2) the delivery of accredited HAZMAT training at Acquisition and Refresher levels; and (3) the delivery of Detection, Identification and Monitoring (DIM) Full Accreditation and Refresher training for specialist SFRS personnel. The contract will support national operational resilience, ensure timely access to specialist scientific advice, and maintain the professional competence of HAZMAT and DIM Officers through structured, accredited training programmes.

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Requirements & Qualifications

6 requirements across 3 categories

Submission (1)
Compliance (2)
Technical (3)
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS1
--Submit the bid by 2026-03-18T12:00:00+00:00.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS2
--Be a suitably qualified service provider.
--Be an experienced service provider.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS3
--Ability to deliver 24/7 Scientific Advisory Response and Reach-Back services to support operational HAZMAT and DIM incidents across Scotland.
--Ability to deliver accredited HAZMAT training at Acquisition and Refresher levels.
--Ability to deliver accredited DIM Full Accreditation and Refresher training for specialist SFRS personnel.

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Documents

4 documents available with AI summaries

OCDS RecordDOC
013685-2026_ocds_record.json

This OCDS Record provides open contracting data about the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service's tender for 24/7 Scientific Advisory Response, HAZMAT, and DIM training services.

OCDS Release PackageDOC
013685-2026_ocds_release.json

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Official PDF VersionPDF
013685-2026_official.pdf

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service seeks qualified providers for 24/7 scientific advisory services for HAZMAT/DIM incidents and accredited HAZMAT/DIM training programs.

Tender NoticeHTM
013685-2026.html

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is seeking providers for 24/7 HAZMAT scientific advisory services and accredited HAZMAT/DIM training across three lots to enhance operational resilience and maintain professional competence.

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59
Fair

Tender Quality Score

This tender for HAZMAT services and training exhibits moderate quality, with clear service descriptions but significant deficiencies in transparency and completeness, particularly regarding evaluation criteria.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance70/100

The tender generally adheres to basic legal requirements, defining the procedure type and CPV codes appropriately. However, the absence of specific codes for the procedure type, a 'Liable Person', and detailed mandatory exclusion grounds, along with a failed document download, indicate minor disclosure gaps.

Missing codes for 'Type' and 'Procedure'
Missing 'Liable Person'
Clarity50/100

While the description of the required services is clear and unambiguous, the tender suffers from significant clarity issues due to vague eligibility and financial requirements. Critically, the complete absence of specified evaluation criteria makes it impossible for bidders to understand the basis of award.

No evaluation criteria specified
Vague eligibility requirements ('suitably qualified and experienced')
Completeness55/100

The tender includes essential basic information such as title, organization, value, and duration. However, it is incomplete due to missing details like the 'Liable Person', specific procedure codes, and, most importantly, the absence of evaluation criteria. The failed download of a key OCDS document also points to incompleteness.

No evaluation criteria specified
Missing 'Liable Person'
Fairness45/100

Fairness is severely compromised by the explicit lack of evaluation criteria, which prevents objective and transparent assessment of bids. Although the value is disclosed and e-procurement is enabled, the incomplete document access (failed OCDS download) and vague eligibility/financial requirements further detract from an equitable bidding environment.

No evaluation criteria specified
OCDS Release Package download failed (impacts full document access)
Practicality75/100

The tender supports electronic submission, which is a key practical advantage. The duration and estimated value are clearly stated. However, the absence of a specific contract start date and an explicit document URL (though documents are listed) are minor practical omissions.

Contract start date not specified
Explicit document URL not provided (though documents are listed)
Data Consistency80/100

Key data points like title, reference, organization, and dates are consistent. However, the 'Liable Person' field and specific codes for 'Type' and 'Procedure' are unpopulated, indicating minor data gaps. The characteristic 'E-Procurement' contradicts an automated check issue 'No e-submission', which is a minor inconsistency.

Missing 'Liable Person'
Missing codes for 'Type' and 'Procedure'
Sustainability20/100

The tender shows no explicit consideration for sustainability, green procurement, social aspects, or innovation. This indicates a missed opportunity to integrate broader public value objectives into the procurement process.

No green procurement criteria
No social criteria

Strengths

Clear description of required services
Estimated value and contract duration are specified
E-Procurement is supported
CPV code is appropriate
Tender is divided into parts, potentially increasing competition

Concerns

Critical absence of evaluation criteria
Vague eligibility and financial requirements
Incomplete document access (failed OCDS download)
Lack of sustainability, social, or innovation considerations
Missing key administrative details (Liable Person, procedure codes)

Recommendations

1. Immediately publish detailed evaluation criteria to ensure fairness and transparency.
2. Clarify eligibility and financial requirements to provide clear guidance for bidders.
3. Ensure all tender documents are fully accessible and downloadable.

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