Award

Offshore Crane Operator Training

COMMISSIONERS OF NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSES OPERATING AS NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 Jan 2026 at 16:05

Tender

10 Oct 2025 at 18:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Offshore Crane Operator Training" was managed by the Commissioners of Northern Lighthouses, operating as the Northern Lighthouse Board, a public authority within the central government. Based in Edinburgh, the buyer sought to conduct training for their staff, featuring both theoretical and practical components. The location of the training was set within the UK, adhering to the standard BS7121-11, with the procurement method classified as a below-threshold open competition. The tender reached the award stage on 20 January 2026, while the contract is scheduled from 21 January 2026 to 30 June 2026. Sparrows Offshore Services Ltd, a large-scale supplier located in Aberdeen, was awarded the contract. The value of the contract was GBP 36,000, with a gross amount of GBP 43,200.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in industrial and technical training services, particularly those experienced in offshore crane operation. Companies that can provide high-quality training, certification, and meet compliance standards for GLA ships are well-suited to benefit from such opportunities. The training sector, especially those providing specialist training services, would find this contract beneficial for showcasing their capabilities and expanding their clientele in the government sector. Given the wide participation in open competitions, businesses focusing on capability and quality aspects can leverage their expertise to secure similar contracts in the future.

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Notice Title

Offshore Crane Operator Training

Notice Description

NLB Requirement: Offshore Crane Operator Training, Stage 1&2 combined, for 15 staff with a maximum of 5 staff available per course, ideally before the end of the calendar year. Location to be within the UK, training to be to standard BS7121-11and a mix of both Theory and Practical content with the practical carried out on a simulator and pedestal crane. We would also require certification on which its endorsed ' For GLA ships only'. Further OCOT training, re-assessment option details would also be requested. To view this notice, please click here: https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1007862580

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ad49
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004977-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80511000 - Staff training services

80531000 - Industrial and technical training services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
21 Jan 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COMMISSIONERS OF NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSES OPERATING AS NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD
Contact Name
Nicola Walker
Contact Email
procurement@nlb.org.uk
Contact Phone
07785506840

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH2 3DA
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPARROWS OFFSHORE SERVICES

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