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04 Sep 2026 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

UHI Perth is seeking a suitably qualified and accredited training provider to deliver the Part 66 component of its BSc (Hons) Aircraft Maintenance Engineering and Management course. The service covers delivery of BSc Aircraft Engineering training, supporting learners to achieve the required aircraft engineering qualification in line with recognised standards. This is an education and professional training service, classified under CPV 80500000 and 80510000. Delivery will take place at UHI Perth in Perth. The requirement also includes community benefits linked to employment and recruitment, skills and training opportunities such as work placements, work experience, careers events or site visits, community engagement, and wider economic, social or environmental wellbeing benefits additional to the main contract purpose.

The procurement has reached tender: UHI Perth invited offers through an open procedure. Bids must be submitted electronically in English by 5 October 2026 at 12:00, with bid opening at the same time. The estimated contract value is £500,000. The contract period is 1,440 days, with the possibility of renewal through a re-tender. Evaluation is weighted 60% technical quality and 40% price. Tenderers must provide staff names and qualifications. Participation uses the Single Procurement Document, covering suitability, economic and financial standing, and technical and professional ability. Variants are not allowed. Electronic payment and ordering will be used, and electronic invoicing is permitted.

This opportunity suits specialist aviation education and training providers able to deliver the Part 66 element of an aircraft engineering degree. Bidders need recognised accreditation, appropriately qualified teaching and technical staff, and the capability to support learners towards the required qualification while meeting applicable aviation training standards. The requirement is suitable for organisations with experience in aircraft maintenance engineering education, structured learner support and delivery of higher-level technical training. Providers must be able to identify the staff and qualifications proposed for the service and demonstrate suitability, economic and financial standing, and technical capability through the Single Procurement Document. Suppliers able to offer placements, work experience, careers events, site visits, apprenticeships or wider community benefits may also be well placed.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

BSc (Hons) Aircraft Maintenance Engineering and Management

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking Contractor(s) for delivery of BSc Aircraft Engineering. UHI Perth have a requirement for a suitably qualified and accredited training provider to deliver the Part 66 component of the BSc Aircraft Engineering course that meets recognised standards and supports learners in achieving the required qualification.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority is seeking Contractor(s) for delivery of BSc Aircraft Engineering. UHI Perth have a requirement for a suitably qualified and accredited training provider to deliver the Part 66 component of the BSc Aircraft Engineering course that meets recognised standards and supports learners in achieving the required qualification.

Renewal: May be re tendered

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000842082
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP563815
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

80300000 - Higher education services

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Oct 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
depending on business needs

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UHI Perth
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PERTH
Postcode
PH1 2NX
Postcode Area
Perth
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling

Local Authority
Perth and Kinross
Electoral Ward
Perth City North
Westminster Constituency
Perth and Kinross-shire

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP563815
    BSc (Hons) Aircraft Maintenance Engineering and Management - The Authority is seeking Contractor(s) for delivery of BSc Aircraft Engineering. UHI Perth have a requirement for a suitably qualified and accredited training provider to deliver the Part 66 component of the BSc Aircraft Engineering course that meets recognised standards and supports learners in achieving the required qualification.

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