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title: "Provision for Offshore Oil Spill Service (DESNZ - OPRED)"
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# Provision for Offshore Oil Spill Service (DESNZ - OPRED)

Buyer: DESNZ  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ed806b3d-5e11-407e-89cd-a30fea47db2a

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "Provision for Offshore Oil Spill Service" was managed by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), located in Salford, England. This project, classified under the "Environmental training services" industry category, aims to ensure consistent and effective oil spill response training within the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS) and by extension, internationally. The tender process, initiated via a direct award method, reached its award stage as of 30th January 2026, and the contract commences on 1st April 2026, continuing through to 31st March 2029. This procurement process involves services to be delivered across various locations including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, United Kingdom, and other parts of the world.

This contract offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in environmental training and maritime response services. The Nautical Institute, a supplier with a strong background in promoting best practices and safety within the maritime industry, has been identified as the supplier for this contract. Enterprises with expertise in environmental sustainability, maritime safety, or oil and gas sector training, would find themselves well-suited to compete in this arena. The direct award approach presents an advantageous opportunity for businesses that excel in service consistency and environmental protection, aligning their capabilities with the strategic goals of entities like DESNZ and the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).

## Notice

The Nautical Institute (NI) provides accreditation of third-party oil spill response training providers within the oil, gas and maritime sectors of the UKCS. OPRED and MCA (who manage the Maritime sector) must ensure all companies handling incident response are aligned to ensure consistency and to protect the marine environment. The NI have extensive experience promoting professionalism, best practice and safety throughout the maritime industry (including offshore oil & gas).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52bb7f9d-5361-45b1-be42-0b6cf6e322a2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £22,455 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £22,455 |
| 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 | DESNZ |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M3 5BS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Blackfriars & Trinity |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE NAUTICAL INSTITUTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80540000 - Environmental training services

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2026 at 09:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52bb7f9d-5361-45b1-be42-0b6cf6e322a2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52bb7f9d-5361-45b1-be42-0b6cf6e322a2
  3rd February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c6cf7107-e706-4d51-a844-26657f1ae327
  Redacted Contract

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