Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13d1a-572e-7011-8272-b05be6b2c89e/provision-of-scientific-support-service awarded GB restricted procedure Suitable for SMEs # Provision of Scientific Support Service [Royal Berkshire Fire & Rescue Service](https://tendernation.io/buyers/royal-berkshire-fire-rescue-service) Estimated value Not stated Published 22 Apr 2026 Deadline Closed 15 Dec 2025 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender 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 these requirements, offering assurance of legislative compliance, strengthened operational resilience and access to specialist scientific expertise that is not readily available elsewhere. ## CPV classification Calibration services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/4af3de87-19fb-4224-8753-cb212f5996e3) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Royal Berkshire Fire & Rescue Service: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/royal-berkshire-fire-rescue-service) [Sector More Repair & maintenance services tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/repair-maintenance) ## More tenders like this [QW Planned and Reactive Facilities Management Services · Qualifications Wales · 42 days left · 30 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15552-1c32-72a6-a86e-45f144e2f84b/qw-planned-and-reactive-facilities-management-services) [Provision of Playground Services · Together Housing Association Limited · 26 days left · 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a154e4-48d5-7218-a766-82a2175c6300/provision-of-playground-services) [ESTH - Lift Maintenance PPM & Reactive · Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust · 30 days left · 18 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15476-6399-72fd-bd84-a9ca0f25a632/esth-lift-maintenance-ppm-reactive) [Gas Boiler Services · Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15408-a8ed-726c-bb19-21f575ae5ba0/gas-boiler-services) [Repair and maintenance services – Calamiteitenwerkzaamheden rioolwaterpersleidingen · Waterschap Noorderzijlvest · 49 days left · 7 Dec 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-754c-70bf-bff4-46d38ff6fb78/netherlands-repair-and-maintenance-services-calamiteitenwerkzaamheden-rioolw) [Repair and maintenance services of personal computers – Абонаментно и сервизно обслужване на офис техника : компютри, преносими компютри, принтери, скенери, копирни машини, монитори, UPS устройства, модеми, рутери и др., включително доставка на резервни части, материали и консумативи за офис техниката за срок от 12 месеца · ТЕРИТОРИАЛНО ПОДЕЛЕНИЕ "ДЪРЖАВНО ГОРСКО СТОПАНСТВО - КАЗАНЛЪК" · 29 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-c01a-72fa-943e-551c1508bed2/bulgaria-repair-and-maintenance-services-of-personal-computers-abonamentno-i)