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Framework Agreement for the Provision of Medical Care Onboard Ship Training

DAVID MACBRAYNE HR (UK) LIMITED

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28 Jul 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

David MacBrayne HR (UK) Limited, a central purchasing body located at The Ferry Terminal, Gourock, has initiated a tender process to establish a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Medical Care Onboard Ship Training. This falls under the services industry category and takes place in or around Glasgow, Scotland. The tender, part of project 32404, is in the procurement stage dated to close on 27th August 2026, followed by the award period commencement on the same day. Open procedure is being utilised for procurement, and submissions are to be electronically made through the specified PSC portal, focusing on delivering mandatory training services for Masters, Skippers, and Chief Officers within the David MacBrayne Group. The value of the contract stands at £66,420.00, with an initial duration of 24 months and extension options extending up to a maximum term of 60 months.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in maritime and medical training. Ideal candidates are training providers who are MCA-approved, adept in delivering advanced medical care training consistent with the STCW Code, and capable of conducting practical and theoretical sessions addressing a range of topics from casualty care to disease prevention. Experienced companies with appropriate insurance coverage (Employers Liability, Public Liability, and Professional Indemnity) and the ability to sustain training requirements over a potential five-year period would find this contract particularly beneficial to their portfolio. It is an exceptional opportunity to drive business growth and establish a lasting relationship with a significant industry player such as David MacBrayne HR (UK) Limited.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework Agreement for the Provision of Medical Care Onboard Ship Training

Notice Description

David MacBrayne HR (UK) Ltd is seeking to award a Framework Agreement to a suitably accredited and experienced training provider to deliver Medical Care onboard Ship training for Masters, Skippers and Chief Officers within the David MacBrayne Group.

Lot Information

Lot 1

DMHR require a suitably capable and experienced training provider to deliver Medical Care onboard Ship training for Masters, Skippers and Chief Officers within the David MacBrayne Group. Medical Care training is intended for seafarers who are designated to take charge of Medical Care on board our vessels. Training must be delivered at a venue in or around the surrounding areas of Glasgow to accommodate the requirements for delegate transportation and cost. All Proficiency in Medical Care training must be delivered by an MCA approved training provider, meeting the standards laid down in section A-VI/4, paragraphs 4 to 6 of the STCW Code. Practical and theoretical training must include but not be limited to the following: Care of the casualty Aspects of nursing Diseases Alcohol and drug abuse Dental care Gynaecology, pregnancy and childbirth Medical care of rescued persons Death at sea Disease prevention Record keeping

Renewal: Extension options of 3 x 12 month periods. The maximum term shall be 60 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000838451
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561005
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
£66,420 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
July 2031

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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
TLM82 Glasgow City
Local Authority
Inverclyde
Electoral Ward
Inverclyde West
Westminster Constituency
Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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