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title: "SINGLE SOURCE FOR TRANSPARENCY - PROVISION OF MAN DIESEL PEILSTICK ENGINE TRAINING FOR RFA PERSONNEL"
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# SINGLE SOURCE FOR TRANSPARENCY - PROVISION OF MAN DIESEL PEILSTICK ENGINE TRAINING FOR RFA PERSONNEL

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ee142529-21db-4a5a-9c22-3b7242ab76d7

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is currently conducting a public procurement process for the provision of MAN Diesel Pielstick engine training for Royal Fleet Auxiliary personnel. This single source tender falls under the category of personnel-training services and is being executed through a direct procurement method. The training will take place at the MAN ES Primeserv Academy located in St Nazaire, France. The tender period is set to close on 8th January 2021, with the contract expected to commence on 1st February 2021 and continue until 1st February 2026. The total contract value is £187,152.

This tender presents an opportunity for specialised training providers, particularly those focusing on marine engineering and personnel training services, to enhance their business profiles. Companies that have expertise in delivering technical training for marine equipment and possess the capability to conduct training in international locations would be well-positioned to compete. As this is a single source procurement, it may favour established firms with a track record in delivering similar training programs to military or maritime professionals.

## Notice

TRANSPARENCY NOTICE FOR SINGLE SOURCE TENDER: The RFA are required to train Engineer Officers in the safe operation and maintenance of Pielstick Marine engines fitted to the Fort Victoria and Argus platforms. This is a single source tender at the MAN ES Primeserv Academy at St Nazaire France. Previous Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice: Title: Provision of MAN Diesel Pielstick Engine Training for the Royal Fleet Auxiliary. Reference number: 700009503 Dated: 20/09/2019.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83800ec1-3c6f-4a64-85ce-76232be4ee4a |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2021 - 1 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £187,152 |
| 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 | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC2A 4DW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Hackney |
| Electoral ward | Hoxton East & Shoreditch |
| Westminster constituency | Hackney South and Shoreditch |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79632000 - Personnel-training services

## Release History

- 11 Dec 2020 at 16:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83800ec1-3c6f-4a64-85ce-76232be4ee4a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83800ec1-3c6f-4a64-85ce-76232be4ee4a
  11th December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d9e5e5ac-ea6e-45cb-b689-06f2b8fc9536
  FOR TRANSPARENCY ONLY- SINGLE SOURCE
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/18e28d5c-2168-4150-9df8-82e1b5e88042
  FOR TRANSPARENCY ONLY- SINGLE SOURCE

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