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Framework Agreement for STCW Manilla Training

DAVID MACBRAYNE HR (UK) LIMITED

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16 Sep 2025 at 15:58

Summary of the contracting process

David MacBrayne HR (UK) Limited is conducting a procurement process for a "Framework Agreement for STCW Manilla Training" under the category of training services. This tender, classified under CPV code 80500000, seeks a supplier to deliver essential STCW Updating Training to crew members located primarily in the Clyde and North/Western Isles area in Scotland. The training is to be conducted in Glasgow and its surrounding areas. This exercise is at the tender stage with relevant deadlines, including an invitation date of 3rd November 2025, and the tender period concluding on 17th October 2025 at 12:00 PM BST. The procurement method is selective, employing a competitive procedure with negotiation, and aims to award a framework agreement suitable for a ten-year lifecycle of certification.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for training service providers specialising in maritime safety and survival training, especially those familiar with STCW (Safety of Life at Sea, Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping) standards. Businesses capable of conducting large-scale training in strategic locations near major transportation routes in Scotland will find this tender advantageous. With a focus on both technical quality and competitive pricing, there is potential for long-term engagement through the option to extend the initial 24-month term by up to an additional 36 months. Those interested, particularly businesses with a strong capacity for delivering comprehensive training packages electronically and in person, are encouraged to participate in this growth opportunity.

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Notice Title

Framework Agreement for STCW Manilla Training

Notice Description

Due to on-going training requirements David MacBrayne HR (UK) Ltd (DMHR) requires a Supplier to provide the following STCW Updating Training; Personal Survival Techniques (PST) STCW code (Table A-VI/1-1) Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (FP&FF) STCW code (Table A-VI/1-2) Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats other than Fast Rescue Boats (PSC&RB) STCW code (Table A-VI/2-1) Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats (PFRB) STCW code (TableA-VI/2-2) Advanced Fire Fighting (AFF) STCW code (Table A-VI/3) Due to the logistics involved, with most of our crew residing in the Clyde and North / Western Isles area in Scotland, the successful supplier should provide the training at our preferred geographical location (Glasgow and surrounding area), close to all major transportation routes.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Due to on-going training requirements David MacBrayne HR (UK) Ltd (DMHR) requires a Supplier to provide the following STCW Updating Training; Personal Survival Techniques (PST) STCW code (Table A-VI/1-1) Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (FP&FF) STCW code (Table A-VI/1-2) Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats other than Fast Rescue Boats (PSC&RB) STCW code (Table A-VI/2-1) Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats (PFRB) STCW code (TableA-VI/2-2) Advanced Fire Fighting (AFF) STCW code (Table A-VI/3) Due to the logistics involved, with most of our crew residing in the Clyde and North / Western Isles area in Scotland, the successful supplier should provide the training at our preferred geographical location (Glasgow and surrounding area), close to all major transportation routes.

Renewal: The initial term of the Agreement will be 24 months, after-which there will be the option to extend by up to an additional 36 months which may be split into smaller periods. Upon completion of all available term the authority will re-tender this requirement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059ba7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057088-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Upon completion of all available terms, this requirement will be retendered.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DAVID MACBRAYNE HR (UK) LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ruairidh.black@calmac.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 8000665000

Buyer Location

Locality
GOUROCK
Postcode
PA19 1QP
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Inverclyde
Electoral Ward
Inverclyde West
Westminster Constituency
Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West

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