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title: "LNG Training Provision"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000513433"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED"
published: "2017-09-27"
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# LNG Training Provision

Buyer: CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000513433

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## Summary

CalMac Ferries Limited is initiating a procurement process for the "LNG Training Provision" as part of their planning stage. This tender is designed to provide essential training for seafarers operating on LNG fuelled ships, ensuring they receive the necessary familiarisation and safety training related to the unique risks of LNG. The contract is set to take place in Glasgow, with future notices expected, particularly one on 15 January 2018.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for training providers and businesses specialising in maritime safety and gas handling. Companies that offer expertise in LNG operations, as well as those capable of delivering both theoretical and practical training, are well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, the requirement for ongoing training and refreshers highlights further growth potential for businesses in the marine training sector, especially those based in the Glasgow area.

## Notice

All seafarers serving on board LNG Fuelled ships should, prior to being assigned shipboard duties, receive appropriate ship and equipment specific familiarisation. In addition seafarers employed on LNG Fuelled ships should receive appropriate training on the risks and emergency procedures associated with fuels addressed by the IGF Code, in accordance with their duties and responsibilities. On that basis, the following training is required for seafarers and therefore will require a training provider/s to deliver training in line with these requirements. Relevant training will also be required for Port Staff who are regularly in the gas fuelling area or may be affected by any spills or releases from that area.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Following a procurement process to design and build two new ferries for use on the Clyde and Hebrides Ferry Services, Caledonian MacBrayne are now expecting two 100 metre 'dual-fuel' ferries to enter service in June and August 2018. The ferries will be 'dual-fuel' vessels so they can operate on liquefied natural gas (LNG) and marine diesel. LNG is significantly cleaner and has been adopted by ferry operators in Northern Europe in response to tighter emissions regulations. Description of Services Required All seafarers serving on board LNG Fuelled ships should, prior to being assigned shipboard duties, receive appropriate ship and equipment specific familiarisation. In addition seafarers employed on LNG Fuelled ships should receive appropriate training on the risks and emergency procedures associated with fuels addressed by the IGF Code, in accordance with their duties and responsibilities. On that basis, the following training is required for seafarers and therefore will require a training provider/s to deliver training in line with these requirements. Relevant training will also be required for Port Staff who are regularly in the gas fuelling area or may be affected by any spills or releases from that area. Basic training for seafarers responsible for designated safety duties associated with the care, use or in emergency response to the fuel on board ships. The goal of Basic training should provide the basic safety crew with a basic understanding of the gas in question as a fuel, the technical properties of liquid and compressed gas, explosion limits, ignition sources, risk reducing and consequence reducing measures, and the rules and procedures that must be followed during normal operation and in emergency situations. The general basic training required for the basic safety crew is based on the assumption that the crew does not have any prior knowledge of gas, gas engines and gas systems. The Training provider should include specialists with in-depth knowledge of the gas in question and the technical gas systems that will be installed on board. The training should consist of both theoretical and practical exercises that involve gas and the relevant systems, as well as personal protection while handling liquid and compressed gas. Practical extinguishing of gas fires should form part of the training, and should take place at an approved safety centre. Advanced training for the masters, engineer officers and all personnel with immediate responsibility for the care and use of fuels and fuel systems Deck and engineer officers should have gas training beyond the general basic training. This training should be divided technically between deck and engineer officers and any crew members as required. This training should be designed by the training provider to cover: - Physical and chemical properties of fuels aboard LNG ships - Bunker simulator training - Fuel Supply Systems - Ventilation - Containment System - Precautions to prevent pollution - Monitoring and control compliance with legislative requirements - Take precautions to prevent hazards - Apply health& Safety precautions and measures -Have knowledge of the prevention, control and fire fighting and extinguishing systems onboard LNG ships which must include practical fire fighting training As this training is required to be refreshed we will require training providers to consider the commitment to deliver on-going training as part of a refresher programme which includes any updates to training regulations. David MacBrayne HR (UK) Ltd will require all training to be undertaken within the Glasgow area.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP296898 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information 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 | 27 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 15 Jan 2018 |
| 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 | CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED |
| 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 | TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80510000 - Specialist training services

## Release History

- 27 Sep 2017 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP296898

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP296898
  LNG Training Provision - All seafarers serving on board LNG Fuelled ships should, prior to being assigned shipboard duties, receive appropriate ship and equipment specific familiarisation. In addition seafarers employed on LNG Fuelled ships should receive appropriate training on the risks and emergency procedures associated with fuels addressed by the IGF Code, in accordance with their duties and responsibilities. On that basis, the following training is required for seafarers and therefore will require a training provider/s to deliver training in line with these requirements. Relevant training will also be required for Port Staff who are regularly in the gas fuelling area or may be affected by any spills or releases from that area.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.calmac.co.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=513433
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000513433

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