Competition with a shortlist
Competitive procedure with a selection stage: suppliers were shortlisted before being invited to bid.
Key facts
- Supplier
- Bureau Veritas UK Limited
- Value
- £70,000
- Procedure
- Call-off from a framework agreement
- Sector
- Repair & maintenance · Calibration services (CPV 50433000)
- Region
- South East
- Official notice
- View on Contracts Finder
- Timeline
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- Contract date1 Apr 2026
- Published22 Apr 2026Published 21 days after the contract date
Description
The Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) require specialist provider capable of delivering comprehensive Scientific Support Services. These services include radiation protection advice, hazardous material support, calibration service, training provisions, forensic testing and investigation, as well as assistance with health and safety investigation. In addition to these previously specified requirements, the scope now incorporates structural compliance and safety analysis to ensure enhanced operational integrity and regulatory adherence. RBFRS utilised the YPO Framework Agreement: 1014 Engineering Inspection Services including Insurance as a potential route to market. YPO confirmed that a compliant route could be achieved by reopening the pricing elements and running a Request for Quotation (RFQ) to all the suppliers listed in the Framework Agreement as the radiation protection was not listed as the core service. Bureau Veritas emerged as the sole supplier who meets all of …
About the supplier
Bureau Veritas UK Limited: every public contract they have won, plus their Companies House record (company 01758622).