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title: "Supply of two day Plug and Abandonment Awareness training event"
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# Supply of two day Plug and Abandonment Awareness training event

Buyer: BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-81d1ad67-1799-473e-8cc8-1ebb1a3bbe04

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Supply of two day Plug and Abandonment Awareness training event" was conducted by the Business Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), situated in Aberdeen, England. This tender falls under the services category, specifically focusing on education and training services. The tender was completed on 11 September 2017, with the contract commencing from 19 September 2017 and lasting until 31 December 2017. The tender period closed on 7 August 2017, and it was executed through an open procurement method, which is applicable below the threshold for competitive bids.

This opportunity presents significant prospects for businesses that specialise in training services related to decommissioning practices, particularly in the offshore sector. Companies experienced in delivering educational programmes on well abandonment methodologies, risks, and practicalities would be well positioned to pursue similar contracts. The focus on the Offshore Environmental Unit (OEU) and the Offshore Decommissioning Unit (ODU) signifies that suppliers offering tailored training solutions in compliance with regulatory guidelines may find a competitive advantage in this sector.

## Notice

This requirement seeks to deliver an understanding of the principles, methodologies, practicalities and risks associated with well abandonment. Plug & Abandonment of wells is a critical aspect of the decommissioning of offshore installations accounting for almost 50% of the overall decommissioning costs. This is a learning requirement for up to 32 members of the Offshore Environmental Unit (OEU) and the Offshore Decommissioning Unit (ODU). The OEU and ODU are core units of the Offshore Petroleum Regulator for Environment and Decommissioning (OPRED) Directorate based in Aberdeen. OPRED is part of the Energy Development Unit which is part of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39d4b203-fa95-437d-b528-f0a7ad8e51ea |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Sep 2017 |
| Contract period | 18 Sep 2017 - 31 Dec 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,400 |
| 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 | BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB10 1BJ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Midstocket/Rosemount |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ABERDEEN DRILLING SCHOOL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 19 Sep 2017 at 14:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39d4b203-fa95-437d-b528-f0a7ad8e51ea

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39d4b203-fa95-437d-b528-f0a7ad8e51ea
  19th September 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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