Notice Information
Notice Title
Provision of ROV Training
Notice Description
4. Scope of Requirement UHI NWH intends to procure a supplier to design and deliver a range of ROV courses that meet the current and emerging needs of industry. The provider will be expected to deliver: - Courses fully compliant with relevant IMCA training requirements. - A comprehensive curriculum covering all core aspects of ROV operations, including system fundamentals, electronics, hydraulics, fiber optics, mechanical systems, fault-finding, troubleshooting, operational procedures, safety, launch and recovery, documentation, and reporting. - Delivery of both theoretical and practical training, incorporating simulator and realistic operational environments. - Hands-on opportunities to build operational competencies. 5. Student Preparation & Industry Engagement The selected provider will support learners with career readiness, employability skills, industry expectations, and pathways. Providers must have strong industry links enabling employer engagement, guest sessions, and connections for trainee placement or recruitment. 6. Supplier Requirements Interested providers should demonstrate: - Minimum 10-year proven experience delivering ROV and subsea training to recognised industry standards. - IMCA-aligned course delivery. - Access to competent instructors and where appropriate, ROV equipment and simulators - Strong and current industry partnerships. - Ability to deliver career-focused, learner-centred training.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-060ec8
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006745-2026
- Current Stage
- Planning
- All Stages
- Planning
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- Planning Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Not Specified
- Procurement Method Details
- Not specified
- Tender Suitability
- Not specified
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry
77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
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- CPV Codes
63726620 - ROV services
76000000 - Services related to the oil and gas industry
77800000 - Aquaculture services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- Not specified
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 26 Jan 20262 weeks ago
- Submission Deadline
- Not specified
- Future Notice Date
- 2 Mar 20263 weeks to go
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- Not specified - Not specified
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Planned
- Lots Status
- Planned
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- UHI NORTH,WEST AND HEBRIDES
- Contact Name
- Julie Fraser
- Contact Email
- jfraser@apuc-scot.ac.uk
- Contact Phone
- +44 1847889000
Buyer Location
- Locality
- THURSO
- Postcode
- KW14 7EE
- Post Town
- Kirkwall
- Country
- Scotland
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLM Scotland
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLM2 Highlands and Islands
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLM20 Highlands and Islands
- Delivery Location
- TLM6 Highlands and Islands
-
- Local Authority
- Highland
- Electoral Ward
- Thurso and Northwest Caithness
- Westminster Constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
Further Information
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
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