Tender

RFA Licos Training - UK4

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Tender

03 Mar 2026 at 13:56

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, located in Portsmouth, UK, has initiated a procurement process for "RFA Licos Training - UK4," focusing on Liquid Cargo Operations/Handling training services. This open competition, categorised under personnel-training services, is valued at approximately £133,784.4. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with significant dates including an enquiry period ending on 17th March 2026, and a submission deadline set for 30th March 2026. The contract will commence on 7th April 2026 and conclude on 6th April 2031. Businesses can submit their tenders electronically via the MOD's submission portal.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for businesses specialising in training services, particularly those with experience in liquid cargo operations. Companies that can deliver competitive, high-quality training programs for the Royal Fleet Auxiliary stand to gain significantly, with a five-year contract duration providing stability and growth prospects. Small to medium enterprises and established training providers alike should consider this opportunity to expand their service offerings and strengthen their relations with a vital government department.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RFA Licos Training - UK4

Notice Description

Liquid Cargo Operations/Handling Commercially provided training for RFA. 5 years of training courses.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0660e6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018959-2026
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

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

CPV Codes

79632000 - Personnel-training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£111,487 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£111,487 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Apr 2026 - 6 Apr 2031 Over 5 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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOTUH
Postcode
PO2 8BY
Post Town
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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