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Provision for Offshore Oil Spill Service (DESNZ - OPRED)

DESNZ

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03 Feb 2026 at 09:09

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Provision for Offshore Oil Spill Service" was managed by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), located in Salford, England. This project, classified under the "Environmental training services" industry category, aims to ensure consistent and effective oil spill response training within the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS) and by extension, internationally. The tender process, initiated via a direct award method, reached its award stage as of 30th January 2026, and the contract commences on 1st April 2026, continuing through to 31st March 2029. This procurement process involves services to be delivered across various locations including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, United Kingdom, and other parts of the world.

This contract offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in environmental training and maritime response services. The Nautical Institute, a supplier with a strong background in promoting best practices and safety within the maritime industry, has been identified as the supplier for this contract. Enterprises with expertise in environmental sustainability, maritime safety, or oil and gas sector training, would find themselves well-suited to compete in this arena. The direct award approach presents an advantageous opportunity for businesses that excel in service consistency and environmental protection, aligning their capabilities with the strategic goals of entities like DESNZ and the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).

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Notice Title

Provision for Offshore Oil Spill Service (DESNZ - OPRED)

Notice Description

The Nautical Institute (NI) provides accreditation of third-party oil spill response training providers within the oil, gas and maritime sectors of the UKCS. OPRED and MCA (who manage the Maritime sector) must ensure all companies handling incident response are aligned to ensure consistency and to protect the marine environment. The NI have extensive experience promoting professionalism, best practice and safety throughout the maritime industry (including offshore oil & gas).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ed806b3d-5e11-407e-89cd-a30fea47db2a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52bb7f9d-5361-45b1-be42-0b6cf6e322a2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80540000 - Environmental training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£22,455 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,455 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 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
DESNZ
Contact Name
Waseem Rana
Contact Email
waseem.rana@energysecurity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M3 5BS
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Blackfriars & Trinity
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE NAUTICAL INSTITUTE

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