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title: "FIRE DETECTION TRAINING FOR ROYAL FLEET AUXILIARY (RFA)"
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# FIRE DETECTION TRAINING FOR ROYAL FLEET AUXILIARY (RFA)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-84fb62e2-eee5-4a45-9693-da6c0d57173f

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has initiated a tender for FIRE DETECTION TRAINING FOR ROYAL FLEET AUXILIARY (RFA) in the services category. The procurement method is direct, using Single tender action (below threshold). The contract period is set to start on April 1, 2024, and end on March 31, 2028. The tender deadline is March 4, 2024, with a total contract value of £103,698.15. The delivery address is in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender opportunity issued by the Ministry of Defence aims to provide training and simulation in warships. Businesses well-suited to compete are those with expertise in marine engine training and accreditation, as the selected supplier must hold specific technical data licenses. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are suitable for participating in this opportunity. The tender offers a chance for growth in providing specialised training services to the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) under the Ministry of Defence.

## Notice

This is a Voluntary Transparency only to advise of the intent to award a contract to Icon Research Ltd as they are accredited by the engine OEM, Doctor Diesel, to deliver training for their marine engines. Only Icon Research Ltd hold the license for the technical data and related intellectual property would need to be duplicated in order for an alternative supplier to be able to produce and deliver training materials.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c5d4007-951e-440c-b424-f5fd3ea360c0 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £103,698 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO2 8BY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Nelson |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth North |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80640000 - Training and simulation in warships

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2024 at 14:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c5d4007-951e-440c-b424-f5fd3ea360c0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c5d4007-951e-440c-b424-f5fd3ea360c0
  20th February 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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