Tender

Diving Awareness Training Course Delivery

SUBMARINE DELIVERY AGENCY

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Tender

04 Jun 2025 at 08:28

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA), a central government public authority based in Bristol, UK, is inviting tenders for the "Diving Awareness Training Course Delivery". This procurement process, currently at the tender stage, focuses on raising awareness about diving risks and ensuring safe diving operations. It is part of the services category, specifically related to diving services and education. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their tenders by the closing date of 7th July 2025. The contract is valued at £36,000, with a gross amount of £37,800, and it operates under an open competition procurement method. The contract's execution is anticipated to start on 4th August 2025 and conclude by 30th November 2027, with an option for an additional two years. The procurement is conducted below threshold, allowing electronic submissions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in training and safety services, particularly those with expertise in diving or related fields. Companies equipped with Suitably Qualified and Experienced Personnel (SQEP) will be well-suited to provide the training required by the SDA, as their personnel must meet specific technical and safety criteria. With a strong focus on ensuring compliance with commercial diving legislation and standards, this opportunity is ideal for organisations aiming to expand their service offerings within the government sector. Given the contract's scope and duration, successful bidders can establish long-term partnerships, delivering important skills training that enhances safety and operational effectiveness within diving contexts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Diving Awareness Training Course Delivery

Notice Description

The Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) have a continued requirement to raise staff awareness of Diving including the risks involved with Diving activity. It is apparent that personnel should not procure diving services, without having a level of awareness around what is involved and what is entailed with this, and as diving is considered a high risk to life activity, the SDA seeks someone with the appropriate level of Suitably Qualified and Experienced Personnel (SQEP) to develop and conduct an onsite training course to cover this activity and cover the essential criteria. This course will be directed at persons directly or indirectly involved in diving contracts and or managing diving operations on behalf of the SDA. Diving Safety Awareness Training is a course to familiarise non-diving personnel with commercial diving legislation, guidance & standards, working processes, emergency preparedness, hazards, equipment types, safe working practice and laws of physics, ways to assure diving is being conducted safely.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: There is the option of an additional two years, uncommitted and unfunded.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052c08
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029709-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80414000 - Diving-school services

98363000 - Diving services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£36,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£36,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Aug 2025 - 30 Nov 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUBMARINE DELIVERY AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
katie.thomas150@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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