Tender

Framework Agreement for STCW Manilla Training

DAVID MACBRAYNE HR (UK) LIMITED

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Tender

16 Sep 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process initiated by David MacBrayne HR (UK) Limited involves establishing a Framework Agreement for STCW Manilla Training. This tender is classified under the services category, specifically offering training for maritime safety techniques. The procurement process follows a selective method, employing a competitive procedure with negotiation. Situated in the UK, the training is aimed to be conducted in Glasgow and its surrounding areas to serve the crew primarily located in the Clyde and North/Western Isles of Scotland. Key dates include the tender period ending on 17th October 2025, with an anticipated invitation date for the next stage of 3rd November 2025. The procurement exercise is currently in the tender stage and is open for electronic submission.

The tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in maritime training and safety services to engage with a high-profile client. Companies equipped with expertise in training programmes such as Personal Survival Techniques, Fire Prevention, and Rescue Boat Proficiency will find this tender particularly promising. The competitive aspect of the process, with quality and price being critical evaluation criteria, favours businesses that can deliver comprehensive, cost-effective training solutions. This opportunity allows businesses to build long-term relationships, as the contract includes provisions for extension beyond the initial 24-month term, potentially extending for an additional 36 months.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework Agreement for STCW Manilla Training

Notice Description

Due to on-going training requirements David MacBrayne HR (UK) Ltd (DMHR) requires a Supplier to provide the following STCW Updating Training; Personal Survival Techniques (PST) STCW code (Table A-VI/1-1) Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (FP&FF) STCW code (Table A-VI/1-2) Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats other than Fast Rescue Boats (PSC&RB) STCW code (Table A-VI/2-1) Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats (PFRB) STCW code (TableA-VI/2-2) Advanced Fire Fighting (AFF) STCW code (Table A-VI/3) Due to the logistics involved, with most of our crew residing in the Clyde and North / Western Isles area in Scotland, the successful supplier should provide the training at our preferred geographical location (Glasgow and surrounding area), close to all major transportation routes.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Due to on-going training requirements David MacBrayne HR (UK) Ltd (DMHR) requires a Supplier to provide the following STCW Updating Training; Personal Survival Techniques (PST) STCW code (Table A-VI/1-1) Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (FP&FF) STCW code (Table A-VI/1-2) Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats other than Fast Rescue Boats (PSC&RB) STCW code (Table A-VI/2-1) Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats (PFRB) STCW code (TableA-VI/2-2) Advanced Fire Fighting (AFF) STCW code (Table A-VI/3) Due to the logistics involved, with most of our crew residing in the Clyde and North / Western Isles area in Scotland, the successful supplier should provide the training at our preferred geographical location (Glasgow and surrounding area), close to all major transportation routes.

Renewal: The initial term of the Agreement will be 24 months, after-which there will be the option to extend by up to an additional 36 months which may be split into smaller periods. Upon completion of all available term the authority will re-tender this requirement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000810420
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539351
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Upon completion of all available terms, this requirement will be retendered.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DAVID MACBRAYNE HR (UK) LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ruairidh.black@calmac.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 8000665000

Buyer Location

Locality
GOUROCK
Postcode
PA19 1QP
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Inverclyde
Electoral Ward
Inverclyde West
Westminster Constituency
Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539351
    Framework Agreement for STCW Manilla Training - Due to on-going training requirements David MacBrayne HR (UK) Ltd (DMHR) requires a Supplier to provide the following STCW Updating Training; Personal Survival Techniques (PST) STCW code (Table A-VI/1-1) Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (FP&FF) STCW code (Table A-VI/1-2) Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats other than Fast Rescue Boats (PSC&RB) STCW code (Table A-VI/2-1) Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats (PFRB) STCW code (TableA-VI/2-2) Advanced Fire Fighting (AFF) STCW code (Table A-VI/3) Due to the logistics involved, with most of our crew residing in the Clyde and North / Western Isles area in Scotland, the successful supplier should provide the training at our preferred geographical location (Glasgow and surrounding area), close to all major transportation routes.

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