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Realistic Training Simulation System for Fire Control Operators

York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority · Local authority

In brief

York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority has announced plans to buy vehicle and fleet and IT and software work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The estimated value is £40,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 4 years with extensions, starting 1 January 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

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Competition

Typical: a median of 3 bids per contract for this buyer (from 8 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

This project aims to procure a training system designed to enhance the preparedness and performance of fire control operators by simulating realistic emergency call scenarios. The system will replicate a wide range of incidents and caller behaviours, enabling operators to experience and respond to lifelike situations in a controlled environment. Objectives: • To provide fire control operators with immersive training experiences that closely mirror real-life emergency calls. • To improve decision-making, communication, and stress management skills under pressure. • To support continuous professional development through scenario-based learning. • To ensure consistency and quality in operator…Read the full description
This project aims to procure a training system designed to enhance the preparedness and performance of fire control operators by simulating realistic emergency call scenarios. The system will replicate a wide range of incidents and caller behaviours, enabling operators to experience and respond to lifelike situations in a controlled environment. Objectives: • To provide fire control operators with immersive training experiences that closely mirror real-life emergency calls. • To improve decision-making, communication, and stress management skills under pressure. • To support continuous professional development through scenario-based learning. • To ensure consistency and quality in operator training across the service. Key Features Required: • A library of diverse, realistic call scenarios covering various incident types (e.g., fires, RTCs, medical emergencies, false alarms). • Interactive voice simulation with dynamic caller responses. • Scenario customisation to reflect local risks and operational procedures. • Performance tracking and feedback tools for trainers and trainees. • Integration capability with existing control room systems (if applicable). Expected Outcomes: • Enhanced operator confidence and competence in handling emergency calls. • Reduced response times and improved accuracy in call handling. • Strengthened resilience and adaptability in high-pressure situations. • A measurable uplift in training quality and operational readiness.

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 066242-2025

About the buyer

  1. C-25-040 Supply of Two (2) Road-Rail Vehicles (RRVs) for the South Yorkshire Supertram Network

    South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined AuthorityYorkshire and the HumberVehicles and fleet

    Open16 days leftSuitable for SMEs

    £1mestimated
  2. The Recovery of Enforced Vehicles on the Highways, Fleet Vehicles and Plant

    City of Bradford Metropolitan District CouncilYorkshire and the HumberVehicles and fleet

    Open17 days left

    £1.67mestimated

From notice 066242-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 17 October 2025. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.