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Provision of Ship Stability Course Tank and Training Facilities

Maritime & Coastguard Agency

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11 Sep 2026 at 10:17

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency is procuring facilities and on-site support for its internal Ship Stability training course for Marine Surveyors. The requirement covers a ship stability training tank, classroom facilities, suitable equipment and practical support for stability exercises. MCA trainers will provide the course content and instruction; the supplier’s role is to provide the environment and assistance needed for effective delivery and achievement of the required competency outcomes. This is a services contract associated with training services. The procurement is intended to support the practical application of ship-stability principles alongside classroom learning within the MCA’s technical training programme.

The procurement has reached tender: the MCA invited offers through a below-threshold open competition. Enquiries were due by 23 September 2026 at 11:00, and tender submissions were due by 12 October 2026 at 11:00. Bids are submitted electronically through the Department for Transport’s Jaggaer procurement portal. The contract is scheduled to run from 4 January 2027 to 3 January 2030, with the option of up to two additional 12-month extensions, potentially lasting until 3 January 2032. The estimated value is £19,000 excluding VAT, or £22,800 including VAT. The most advantageous tender will be selected, weighted 70% to quality, including 10% social value, and 30% to price.

This opportunity suits suppliers that can provide and operate a suitable ship stability tank and classroom facilities, together with the equipment and on-site support required for practical marine training. Relevant businesses are likely to include specialist maritime training-facility operators, marine engineering or vessel-stability organisations with access to appropriate tank infrastructure, and facilities providers able to support both practical exercises and classroom sessions. The supplier must be able to work alongside MCA trainers rather than deliver the training syllabus itself, and should have the operational capacity to support the planned multi-year contract and any extensions. The requirement is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Ship Stability Course Tank and Training Facilities

Notice Description

Ship Stability is a core component of MCA Surveyor Technical Training. To support the effective understanding and application of stability principles, the training programme includes practical stability tank exercises alongside classroom-based learning. The MCA intends to award a contract for the provision of stability tank and classroom facilities to support the delivery of its internal Ship Stability training course for Marine Surveyors. Course content and instruction will be provided by MCA trainers. The supplier will not be responsible for delivering the training content but must provide suitable facilities, equipment and on-site support to enable the effective delivery of the course and achievement of the required competency outcomes.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The MCA may extend the Contract for up to two additional periods of 12 months (1+1)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06f7ac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086245-2026
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£19,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£19,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
12 Oct 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Jan 2027 - 3 Jan 2030 3-4 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
Maritime & Coastguard Agency
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO15 1EG
Postcode Area
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Banister & Polygon
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Further Information

Notice Documents

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