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715763452-RFA SCPM Future Training Requirement

Ministry of Defence

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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12 Aug 2026 at 15:16

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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06 Feb 2026 at 14:47

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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05 Feb 2026 at 09:42

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, through the Royal Navy, procured personnel and staff training for Royal Fleet Auxiliary personnel. The training covers use of the SCPM Safety Management System installed on Royal Fleet Auxiliary ships. This is a specialist defence and maritime training service, delivered for Royal Fleet Auxiliary operations in the United Kingdom. The requirement is associated with the Ministry of Defence’s fleet safety-management arrangements and concerns practical instruction in using installed shipboard equipment. The procurement is a single service requirement rather than a multi-lot programme, although the published process identifies one lot. It is relevant to organisations providing technical training for naval, maritime or other safety-critical systems.

The procurement is complete and the contract is active. The Ministry of Defence used a direct award procedure under the Procurement Act 2023, relying on the single-supplier technical-reasons justification. The stated basis was that Sir Joseph Isherwood is the original equipment manufacturer and the only supplier with the technical knowledge required to train users of the installed equipment. The contract was awarded to Sir Joseph Isherwood Limited. The award was dated 6 February 2026, with an estimated gross value of £439,452 including VAT, while the signed contract has a gross value of £424,492.80 including VAT. The contract was signed on 7 August 2026 and runs from 10 August 2026 to 9 August 2029.

This procurement demonstrates demand from the Ministry of Defence for OEM-level training on safety-management systems installed aboard Royal Fleet Auxiliary ships. A credible future competitor would need demonstrable technical authority over the relevant equipment, detailed knowledge of the SCPM Safety Management System, and the ability to train operational personnel in a defence or maritime environment. Experience translating complex, safety-critical systems into effective staff training would be important, as would suitable trainers, controlled delivery processes and the capacity to support Royal Fleet Auxiliary requirements across the United Kingdom. Suppliers without OEM status would need to show an equivalent technical capability, authorised access to the installed system, or a strong delivery partnership that removes concerns about training accuracy and operational risk.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

715763452-RFA SCPM Future Training Requirement

Notice Description

The Royal Navy, part of the UK Ministry of Defence, intends to award a contract to Sir Joseph Isherwood Ltd for the provision of training to Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) personnel in the use of the SCPM Safety Management System installed on RFA ships. The contract will be for a term of 3 years and has an estimated contract value of PS439,452.00 (inclusive of VAT).

Procurement Information

The Royal Navy, part of the UK Ministry of Defence, intends to award a contract to Sir Joseph Isherwood Ltd for the provision of training to Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) personnel in the use of the SCPM Safety Management System installed on RFA ships. The contract will be for a term of 3 years and has an estimated contract value of PS424492.80(inclusive of VAT). It is considered that this contract can be awarded under Section 41 of the Procurement Act 2023 because the direct award justification specified in paragraph 6 of Schedule 5 (single supplier - technical reasons) applies. This is because Sir Joseph Isherwood Ltd are the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the installed equipment. Only the OEM has the technical knowledge and understanding required to deliver the training in the use of the installed equipment. There is an absence of competition for technical reasons, as only this supplier can supply the services required. There are no reasonable alternatives.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06479d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076882-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

79632000 - Personnel-training services

80511000 - Staff training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£366,210 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£353,744 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
10 Aug 2026 - 9 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Ministry of Defence
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO2 8BY
Postcode Area
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Nelson
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Sir Joseph Isherwood LTD

Sir Joseph Isherwood Limited

Further Information

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