Tender

RFA Licos Training - UK4

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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10 Apr 2026 at 14:27

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, based in Portsmouth, United Kingdom, has initiated an open tender process for a project titled "RFA Licos Training - UK4". This procurement pertains to the services industry category, specifically focusing on personnel-training services for liquid cargo operations/handling. The tender stage is currently active, with the submission period closing on 24th April 2026 at 10:00 AM. Interested parties must submit any enquiries by 21st April 2026. This tender will cover a five-year contract period commencing on the 7th of April 2026, with an estimated contract value of £111,487. The procurement method is open competition, inviting bids below the threshold amount via electronic submissions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in training services, especially those experienced in handling and managing liquid cargo operations. Companies capable of delivering comprehensive training programmes over an extended period would find this tender well-suited to their expertise. Given that the award criteria are based on the Most Advantageous Tender, innovative approaches to training and proven effectiveness could provide a competitive edge. Small and medium-sized enterprises with relevant sector experience and the ability to engage with central government contracts should consider participating in this tender to expand their portfolio and establish a foothold within government procurement channels.

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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-068037
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032918-2026
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
10 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 20262 weeks to go
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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