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title: "DfI - Provision of Chainsaw Training and Assessment for DFI Roads and Rivers, and CAFRE staff"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02a659"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR INFRASTRUCTURE"
published: "2021-07-27"
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# DfI - Provision of Chainsaw Training and Assessment for DFI Roads and Rivers, and CAFRE staff

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INFRASTRUCTURE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02a659

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## Summary

The Department for Infrastructure in Northern Ireland is currently engaged in a procurement process titled "DfI - Provision of Chainsaw Training and Assessment for DFI Roads and Rivers, and CAFRE staff." This tender falls under the education and training services industry category, with an estimated contract value of £288,960. The open procurement method enables interested suppliers to submit bids until the deadline of 20th May 2021. This contract is aimed at enhancing training standards for Roads and Rivers and CAFRE employees, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for training providers, particularly those specialising in chainsaw instruction and environmental safety practices. Businesses with expertise in technical training services, especially SMEs focused on safety certifications and workforce development, would be well-positioned to compete. Securing such contracts can not only contribute to financial growth but also enhance a supplier's reputation within the public sector, paving the way for future engagements with government bodies.

## Notice

The Department for Infrastructure Training Centre requires a Contractor to provide the provision of Chainsaw training and assessment for Roads and Rivers and CAFRE employees within Northern Ireland; to ensure that the work activity meets industry standards and is conducted to required health and safety requirements.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Department for Infrastructure Training Centre requires a Contractor to provide the provision of Chainsaw training and assessment for Roads and Rivers and CAFRE employees within Northern Ireland; to ensure that the work activity meets industry standards and is conducted to required health and safety requirements.

Renewal: 3 optional extensions of 1 year each

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017771-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 20 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £288,960 |
| Lots value | £288,960 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £228,960 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR INFRASTRUCTURE |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT2 8EB |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN0 Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARBORTEC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80510000 - Specialist training services
- 80511000 - Staff training services
- 80531000 - Industrial and technical training services

## Release History

- 27 Jul 2021 at 10:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017771-2021
- 15 Apr 2021 at 12:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007912-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

## Provenance

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