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title: "Award of Water Safety Awareness Training (MS-P-0412)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000805333"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2026-02-26"
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# Award of Water Safety Awareness Training (MS-P-0412)

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000805333

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## Summary

The procurement process is managed by the Scottish Government, specifically through the Marine Directorate based in Aberdeen. This tender, titled "Award of Water Safety Awareness Training (MS-P-0412)," falls under the industry category of safety training services and aims to provide essential training for field working staff. The contract has been awarded to Water Rescue Scotland, located in Forres, Scotland. The award was made on the 26th of February, 2026, and is currently active in the award stage with a contract value of £21,540.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in safety training services, particularly those with expertise in water and swift water safety techniques. Businesses capable of delivering specialised training programmes for environments involving water hazards could leverage this demand for further growth, especially in public sector contracts. The procurement process involved competitive bidding, with three bids being assessed, underscoring the potential for organisations adept in safety training to secure similar opportunities in the Scottish Government's procurement framework.

## Notice

The Scottish Ministers acting through Marine Directorate invites bids for training to allow staff to operate within these environments in a safe manner.Marine Directorate have a requirement for their field working staff to undertake water safety awareness training and to be aware of the implications and techniques for working close by and/or within water and potentially swift water (such as rivers and streams).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550535 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £21,540 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Additional buyers | FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND; SCOTTISH ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AGENCY; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT- SASA |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB11 9DB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness West |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | AECOM; FISHER SCIENTIFIC; LARGS YACHT HAVEN; PLAYSCAPES SCOTLAND; WATER RESCUE SCOTLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80550000 - Safety training services

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2026 at 18:45 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550535

## Notice URLs

- http://www.forestryandland.gov.scot
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.sepa.org.uk

## Provenance

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