AwardedAwarded 2 March 2026

Fire Service Operational Instructor Training

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Authority · Police and fire

In brief

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Authority awarded training work to Red One Ltd and International Road Rescue & Trauma Consultancy on 2 March 2026.

The contract runs for 2 years, up to 4 years with extensions, starting 1 April 2026.

It is split into 4 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

What the notice says

TWFRA ('the Authority') is the publicly accountable body that oversees the policy and service delivery of Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service ('the Service') on behalf of the community. The Service successfully leads the operational delivery of fire and rescue services such as public protection, fire and other emergency prevention, operational response and resilience. Our stations, staff and appliances are strategically placed across Tyne and Wear to ensure efficient and effective response to fires and other emergencies. Appliances work across station areas and can be mobilised whilst away from their home station. We also have robust arrangements with neighbouring services to enable…Read the full description
TWFRA ('the Authority') is the publicly accountable body that oversees the policy and service delivery of Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service ('the Service') on behalf of the community. The Service successfully leads the operational delivery of fire and rescue services such as public protection, fire and other emergency prevention, operational response and resilience. Our stations, staff and appliances are strategically placed across Tyne and Wear to ensure efficient and effective response to fires and other emergencies. Appliances work across station areas and can be mobilised whilst away from their home station. We also have robust arrangements with neighbouring services to enable additional support during major emergencies. Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) is dedicated to delivering high-quality services that meet the changing needs of local communities. Central to this commitment is the provision of effective training and development, ensuring that operational teams are well-prepared, knowledgeable, and confident in their roles. To successfully implement training programmes across the Service, TWFRS recognises the importance of upskilling its internal trainer(s). This will enable them to deliver consistent, high-quality training to the wider operational workforce. By investing in the development of its trainers, TWFRS aims to establish a strong foundation for the effective sharing of knowledge and best practice throughout the organisation. This opportunity invites suitably qualified and experienced providers to support TWFRS in delivering targeted training solutions that will enhance the skills and capabilities of its trainer. The appointed provider(s) will play a vital role in helping TWFRS maintain its high standards of service delivery and community safety through structured and sustainable workforce development. The courses TWFRS are looking to procure are: Lot 1- Compartment Fire Behaviour Training Instructor (CFBTI) Lot 2- Breathing Apparatus Instructor (BAi) Lot 3- Road Traffic Collision Instructor (RTCi) Lot 4- Tactical Ventilation Instructor (TVi)

Lots

LotTradeValue
Compartment Fire Behaviour Training Instructor (CFBTI)
1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028
What this lot covers

LOT 1 –Compartment Fire Behaviour Training Instructor (CFBTI)

Training—
Breathing Apparatus Instructor (BAi)
1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028
What this lot covers

Lot 2- Breathing Apparatus Instructor (BAi)

Training—
Road Traffic Collision Instructor (RTCi)
1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028
What this lot covers

Lot 3 Road Traffic Collision Instructor (RTCi)

Training—
Tactical Ventilation Instructor (TVi)
1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028
What this lot covers

Lot 4- Tactical Ventilation Instructor (TVi)

Training—

Who won

WinnerLotValueDates
Red One Ltd (SME)Compartment Fire Behaviour Training Instructor (CFBTI)£107,680
9 March 2026 to 8 March 2028
Red One Ltd (SME)Breathing Apparatus Instructor (BAi)£74,160
9 March 2026 to 8 March 2028
International Road Rescue & Trauma Consultancy (SME)Road Traffic Collision Instructor (RTCi)£30,540
9 March 2026 to 8 March 2028
Red One Ltd (SME)Tactical Ventilation Instructor (TVi)£30,540
9 March 2026 to 8 March 2028

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 076847-2025
  2. Contract details notice · UK7, notice 035923-2026

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From notice 076847-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 25 November 2025, last updated 21 April 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.