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title: "Provision of seafarer training associated with the use of LNG as fuel on ferry vessels"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000490175"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CALMAC FERRIES"
published: "2020-01-17"
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# Provision of seafarer training associated with the use of LNG as fuel on ferry vessels

Buyer: CALMAC FERRIES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000490175

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## Summary

Calmac Ferries is seeking a contractor for the provision of seafarer training associated with utilising liquefied natural gas (LNG) as fuel on ferry vessels. This procurement process is currently at the award stage, with the contract having been signed on 16th January 2017. The training services, particularly focussing on tanker firefighting courses and seafarer training, will primarily be provided in the Glasgow area and surrounding regions. The procurement method employed is a selective procedure, and interested parties should ensure compliance with the specified selection criteria before submission of their bids.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in maritime training and safety, particularly those with experience in LNG-related services. Training providers capable of delivering high-quality training in compliance with Maritime and Coastguard Agency standards should consider applying. Moreover, businesses involved in local economic development may find new avenues for collaboration, especially those focusing on community benefits such as local employment and skill development initiatives, as highlighted by Calmac's commitments to enhance local workforce capabilities.

## Notice

The principle objective of this tender is to appoint a single Contractor to provide the following Training Services to David MacBrayne (HR) Limited: Tanker fire fighting course and Basic and Advanced Seafarer training associated with the use of Liquid Natural Gas as fuel on Ferry Vessels

### Lot Information

Lot 1

CalMac Ferries expect to take delivery in summer 2018 two 102.4 metre 'dual fuel' ferries, for use on the Clyde & Hebrides Ferry Services. As dual fuel vessels, they will be capable of operating on liquefied natural gas (LNG) and Marine Gas Oil (MGO). Due to the associated training requirements David MacBrayne HR (UK) Ltd require to source and award a suitable training provider a contract to deliver the following Basic and Advanced Seafarer training associated with the use of Liquid Natural Gas as fuel on Ferry Vessels & related tanker fire fighting course. The training is to be delivered in or near the Main site or place of performance and will be delivered to the standards approved by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency or equivalent. This contract will not be divided into lots.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: The initial term shall be 24 months with the option to extend subject to satisfactory performance for up to an additional 36 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN377690 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jan 2017 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | December 2021 |

## Values

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

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CALMAC FERRIES |
| Locality | GOUROCK |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA19 1QP |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |
| Local authority | Inverclyde |
| Electoral ward | Inverclyde West |
| Westminster constituency | Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STREAM MARINE TRAINING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80511000 - Staff training services
- 80550000 - Safety training services

## Release History

- 17 Jan 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN377690
- 2 May 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY281856

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY281856
  Provision of seafarer training associated with the use of LNG as fuel on ferry vessels - The principle objective of this tender is to appoint a single Contractor to provide the following Training Services to David MacBrayne (HR) Limited: Tanker fire fighting course and Basic and Advanced Seafarer training associated with the use of Liquid Natural Gas as fuel on Ferry Vessels
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN377690
  Provision of seafarer training associated with the use of LNG as fuel on ferry vessels - The principle objective of this tender is to appoint a single Contractor to provide the following Training Services to David MacBrayne (HR) Limited: Tanker fire fighting course and Basic and Advanced Seafarer training associated with the use of Liquid Natural Gas as fuel on Ferry Vessels

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.calmac.co.uk
- http://www.highland.gov.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000490175
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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