Tenders/PME for Live Fire Training Facility

PME for Live Fire Training Facility

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority

Published: Sep 2, 2026

Updated: Sep 2, 2026

About This Opportunity

This is a works contract in the construction and civil works, architecture and engineering, environment and climate, education and training and governance and public administration sectors. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for civil works in the construction and civil works sector. Works contracts of this nature generally require demonstrated experience in similar infrastructure projects, adequate equipment and technical personnel, and financial capacity including bank guarantees. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.

Description

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service (the Service), welcomes engagement from the market in support of informing the Service's procurement and delivery strategy for the construction of a new Live Fire Training Facility. Our existing structure is approaching the end of its operational life and will require decommissioning and removal prior to the construction of a replacement facility. The replacement facility is intended to provide a long-term, resilient live fire training capability that supports operational firefighter training requirements while reflecting modern expectations relating to safety, durability, environmental performance and whole-life value. The facility will be required to support realistic compartment fire behaviour training within a controlled environment and should balance operational functionality with maintainability and long-term asset performance. The Service anticipates that the new facility is likely to comprise a reinforced concrete structure incorporating refractory tile protection to areas exposed to repeated thermal loading. The design is expected to include temperature monitoring systems for both burn environments and the primary structural frame. A smoke emission treatment system will also form a significant element of the project. The facility is likely to be located at our Training Academy, situated within the perimeter of Exeter International Airport, located on land with a historical military use, therefore considerations relating to ground conditions, contamination and the potential presence of unexploded ordnance is anticipated. The project is currently at RIBA stage 0. The anticipated project value is currently estimated to be between £5million and £10million, although further development work is required to establish the final scope and budget. The new facility needs to be completed, commissioned, and operational by April 2030. A preferred procurement route, contract strategy, contractor engagement model, pre-construction approach or form of contract have not been decided upon. The Service is deliberately retaining an open position on these matters and is seeking informed market feedback to help determine the most appropriate delivery strategy.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on September 2, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 083070-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority has issued 14 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 3 currently open and 8 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Construction & Civil Works, and Environment & Climate. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: September 2, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

This is a Works contract in the Construction & Civil Works sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 083070-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.