Award

Surveyor Technical Training: Welding and Non-Destructive Examination

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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Award

18 Sep 2025 at 13:31

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) involves the provision of specialist training services, specifically in "Surveyor Technical Training: Welding and Non-Destructive Examination." This contract, falling under the CPV classification of specialist training services (80510000), targets a broad geographic scope, offering services in British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was a limited, negotiated procedure without prior publication for contracts above a specific threshold. The award stage was completed on 18th September 2025, with the contract running from 27th October 2025 to 26th October 2028. The total value of the contract is £54,000.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth within the training services sector, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs. Given the nature of the training services required, businesses with expertise in welding, non-destructive examination equipment, and pertinent engineering fields would be well-suited to compete. The winning supplier, Weld Class Solutions Ltd, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME), exemplifies the suitability of smaller, specialised businesses for such projects, raising the potential for other similar enterprises to expand their market reach and develop competencies in this niche yet essential area.

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Notice Title

Surveyor Technical Training: Welding and Non-Destructive Examination

Notice Description

Welding and Non-Destructive Equipment | Techniques (NDE|T) is required for all S&I (Ship, Engineer, Nautical and Naval Architect) disciplines and HQ policy personnel for Higher and Senior Executive Officer grades.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5d1a47cf-aaad-47bb-aba3-42d916798ef2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b87bd48-f1fa-4c8a-9f7a-69d779bd5a96
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£54,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£54,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
27 Oct 2025 - 26 Oct 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
contracts@mcga.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO15 1EG
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Banister & Polygon
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WELD CLASS SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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