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title: "Offshore Crane Operator Training"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ad49"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "COMMISSIONERS OF NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSES OPERATING AS NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD"
published: "2026-01-20"
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# Offshore Crane Operator Training

Buyer: COMMISSIONERS OF NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSES OPERATING AS NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ad49

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Offshore Crane Operator Training" was managed by the Commissioners of Northern Lighthouses, operating as the Northern Lighthouse Board, a public authority within the central government. Based in Edinburgh, the buyer sought to conduct training for their staff, featuring both theoretical and practical components. The location of the training was set within the UK, adhering to the standard BS7121-11, with the procurement method classified as a below-threshold open competition. The tender reached the award stage on 20 January 2026, while the contract is scheduled from 21 January 2026 to 30 June 2026. Sparrows Offshore Services Ltd, a large-scale supplier located in Aberdeen, was awarded the contract. The value of the contract was GBP 36,000, with a gross amount of GBP 43,200.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in industrial and technical training services, particularly those experienced in offshore crane operation. Companies that can provide high-quality training, certification, and meet compliance standards for GLA ships are well-suited to benefit from such opportunities. The training sector, especially those providing specialist training services, would find this contract beneficial for showcasing their capabilities and expanding their clientele in the government sector. Given the wide participation in open competitions, businesses focusing on capability and quality aspects can leverage their expertise to secure similar contracts in the future.

## Notice

NLB Requirement: Offshore Crane Operator Training, Stage 1&2 combined, for 15 staff with a maximum of 5 staff available per course, ideally before the end of the calendar year. Location to be within the UK, training to be to standard BS7121-11and a mix of both Theory and Practical content with the practical carried out on a simulator and pedestal crane. We would also require certification on which its endorsed ' For GLA ships only'. Further OCOT training, re-assessment option details would also be requested. To view this notice, please click here: https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1007862580

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004977-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Jan 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £36,000 |
| Lots value | £36,000 |
| Awards value | £36,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COMMISSIONERS OF NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSES OPERATING AS NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH2 3DA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPARROWS OFFSHORE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2026 at 16:05 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004977-2026
- 10 Oct 2025 at 18:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064397-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004977-2026
  20th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064397-2025
  10th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com
- https://nlb.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1007862580
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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