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DfI - Provision of Chainsaw Training and Assessment for DFI Roads and Rivers, and CAFRE staff

DEPARTMENT FOR INFRASTRUCTURE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 Jul 2021 at 10:55

Tender

15 Apr 2021 at 12:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Infrastructure in Northern Ireland is currently engaged in a procurement process titled "DfI - Provision of Chainsaw Training and Assessment for DFI Roads and Rivers, and CAFRE staff." This tender falls under the education and training services industry category, with an estimated contract value of £288,960. The open procurement method enables interested suppliers to submit bids until the deadline of 20th May 2021. This contract is aimed at enhancing training standards for Roads and Rivers and CAFRE employees, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for training providers, particularly those specialising in chainsaw instruction and environmental safety practices. Businesses with expertise in technical training services, especially SMEs focused on safety certifications and workforce development, would be well-positioned to compete. Securing such contracts can not only contribute to financial growth but also enhance a supplier's reputation within the public sector, paving the way for future engagements with government bodies.

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Notice Title

DfI - Provision of Chainsaw Training and Assessment for DFI Roads and Rivers, and CAFRE staff

Notice Description

The Department for Infrastructure Training Centre requires a Contractor to provide the provision of Chainsaw training and assessment for Roads and Rivers and CAFRE employees within Northern Ireland; to ensure that the work activity meets industry standards and is conducted to required health and safety requirements.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Department for Infrastructure Training Centre requires a Contractor to provide the provision of Chainsaw training and assessment for Roads and Rivers and CAFRE employees within Northern Ireland; to ensure that the work activity meets industry standards and is conducted to required health and safety requirements.

Renewal: 3 optional extensions of 1 year each

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02a659
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017771-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80511000 - Staff training services

80531000 - Industrial and technical training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£288,960 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£288,960 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£228,960 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR INFRASTRUCTURE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ssdadmin.cpd@finance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 8EB
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN0 Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARBORTEC

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