---
title: "60000"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-030d16"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2022-01-19"
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# 60000

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-030d16

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is initiating a tender process for a training course focused on transport services, specifically addressing the transportation of dangerous goods in compliance with the Carriage of Dangerous Goods By Road (ADR) regulations. This procurement is currently in the planning stage and is expected to cover a range of safety training modules at Porton Down, UK. Interested parties should be aware that the future notice date for this procurement is set for 1st April 2022.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in providing training and certification in hazardous materials handling, particularly those with experience in delivering courses related to the ADR provisions. Companies that can offer comprehensive training services, including the necessary qualifications and certificates, are particularly well-suited to compete. The focus on dangerous goods legislation and safety measures positions this contract as a critical opportunity for those in the training and education sector, especially within the transport services industry.

## Notice

All drivers of vehicles carrying dangerous goods, within scope of the Carriage of Dangerous Goods By Road (ADR) provisions, must attend a Department for Transport approved basic training course in order to be legally qualified to transport such loads.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The course must cover the following objectives and not deter away from these topics; * Are aware of the hazards arising in the carriage of dangerous goods * Are aware of dangerous goods legislation * Can take steps to reduce the likelihood of an incident taking place * Can take all necessary measures for their own safety and that of the public and the environment * Can limit the effects of any incident that does occur * Have an understanding of the actions to take in the event of an incident The course is required to be delivered one site at Porton Down. The course must also include the full suite of the following modules; * Core module * Packages module * Class 2 - Flammable and non-flammable gases * Class 3 - Flammable liquids * Class 4 - Flammable substances * Class 5 - Oxidising agents/organic peroxides * Class 6 - Toxic and infectious substances * Class 8 - Corrosives * Class 9 - Miscellaneous substances With the possibility to add on the following modules when required for different delegates; * Class 1 (Explosives) and * Class 7 (Radio actives) * Tanks Training provide to facilitate the exams for each modules and complete the required paperwork for the awarding body. Once delegates complete the training they should receive the following qualifications and certificates; * Certificate issued by Scottish Qualification Authority (SQA) * 21 hours Driver CPC (as applicable)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001661-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Mar 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | FAREHAM |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 19 Jan 2022 at 22:45 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001661-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://contracts.mod.uk/go/51043872017E72B2DFD8

## Provenance

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