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title: "Surveyor Technical Training: Welding and Non-Destructive Examination"
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# Surveyor Technical Training: Welding and Non-Destructive Examination

Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5d1a47cf-aaad-47bb-aba3-42d916798ef2

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## Summary

The procurement process managed by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) involves the provision of specialist training services, specifically in "Surveyor Technical Training: Welding and Non-Destructive Examination." This contract, falling under the CPV classification of specialist training services (80510000), targets a broad geographic scope, offering services in British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was a limited, negotiated procedure without prior publication for contracts above a specific threshold. The award stage was completed on 18th September 2025, with the contract running from 27th October 2025 to 26th October 2028. The total value of the contract is £54,000.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth within the training services sector, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs. Given the nature of the training services required, businesses with expertise in welding, non-destructive examination equipment, and pertinent engineering fields would be well-suited to compete. The winning supplier, Weld Class Solutions Ltd, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME), exemplifies the suitability of smaller, specialised businesses for such projects, raising the potential for other similar enterprises to expand their market reach and develop competencies in this niche yet essential area.

## Notice

Welding and Non-Destructive Equipment | Techniques (NDE|T) is required for all S&I (Ship, Engineer, Nautical and Naval Architect) disciplines and HQ policy personnel for Higher and Senior Executive Officer grades.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b87bd48-f1fa-4c8a-9f7a-69d779bd5a96 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Oct 2025 - 26 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £54,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £54,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO15 1EG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Banister & Polygon |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WELD CLASS SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80510000 - Specialist training services

## Release History

- 18 Sep 2025 at 13:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b87bd48-f1fa-4c8a-9f7a-69d779bd5a96

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b87bd48-f1fa-4c8a-9f7a-69d779bd5a96
  18th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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