Tender

Framework Agreement for First Aid & Fire Safety Training

CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED

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Tender

08 May 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

CalMac Ferries Limited is seeking to enter into a Framework Agreement for First Aid and Fire Safety Training, specifically for its port staff. Set in the UKM region, this procurement process is in the tender stage, with significant activities scheduled around June 2026. The tender invites proposals up to the close date of 8th June 2026, with the award period commencing on the same day. The procurement is conducted through an open procedure and focuses on the services industry category. The total value is estimated at £76,500, with key communications and submissions to be managed electronically.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for businesses specialising in compliance and safety training, particularly those with appropriate accreditations in First Aid and Fire Safety. Established training providers, especially those with experience in the maritime or transport sectors, may find this contract aligns well with their services. CalMac Ferries seeks a provider capable of not only delivering mandatory training sessions but also offering initial certification and ongoing refresher courses. The awarding of this contract could facilitate business growth through stable, repeat work and potentially extending it via renewal options.

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Notice Title

Framework Agreement for First Aid & Fire Safety Training

Notice Description

DMHR requires a suitably qualified and accredited training provider to deliver mandatory First Aid, Fire Safety, and associated Compliance Training to CalMac Ferries Ltd (CFL) port staff.

Lot Information

Lot 1

David MacBrayne HR (UK) Ltd (DMHR) requires a suitably qualified and accredited training provider to deliver mandatory initial certification, and refresher training for First Aid, Fire Safety and Compliance Training to CalMac Ferries Ltd Port staff.

Renewal: Extension options of 12 months are available.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000831182
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555472
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£76,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
£76,500 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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