Framework
Percentage fee charged to suppliers
0.0000%
Award method when using the framework
Without reopening competition
Framework operation description
DfI Training Centre wishes to establish a Framework Agreement for the provision of training services. The Framework Agreement will comprise of 3 lots as detailed below.
Lot 1 – Gas Safety Training and Assessment
Lot 2 – Confined Space Entry Training
Lot 3 – VHF Band Radio Operation Training and Assessment
A maximum of two Suppliers will be placed on the Framework Agreement for each lot.
Suppliers should refer to the Specification Schedule for full detail on the deliverables.
The Buyer cannot provide any guarantee as to the level of business under this contract.
Lots
Divided into 3 lots
Gas Safety Training and Assessment
Lot number: 1 Description
Training and Assessment Event content to include:
- Health & Safety related to gas cylinder, (LPG, acetylene, oxygen, butane, propane);
- Basic legislation regarding gas;
- Equipment needed when working with or handling cylinders;
- Cylinder identification;
- Cylinder valves;
- Gas cylinder and relief devices;
- Checking for gas leaks;
- Emergency procedures;
- Procedures in the event of a fire;
- Handling gas cylinders;
- Changing of hoses;
- Transportation of gas cylinders;
- Use of appropriate fire extinguishers;
- Storage methods and conditions for storing.
CPV classifications
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80510000 - Specialist training services
- 80530000 - Vocational training services
- 80531000 - Industrial and technical training services
Lot value (estimated)
41100 GBP Excluding VAT
49320 GBP Including VAT
Contract start date (estimated)
06 July 2026, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
05 July 2027, 23:59PM
Extension end date (estimated)
05 July 2030, 23:59PM
Can the contract be extended?
Yes
Description of extensions
1+1+1 years
Participation
Conditions of participation
Suppliers must be Gas Safe Registered and assessed or equivalent.
Suppliers must confirm on eTendersNI that they currently hold the above approval.
It is the Suppliers responsibility to demonstrate how an equivalent approval is equivalent to the stipulated approval.
Award criteria
Weighting description
Pass or Fail
Type: quality
Name
MR 1
Description
Suppliers must provide the name and full postal address of the approved venue that they propose to use to deliver all training and assessment.
Note ‘an approved venue’ is as detailed in the Specification for each lot.
Type: quality
Name
MR 2
Description
Suppliers must confirm they will meet all the requirements as stated in the Specification.
Confined Space Entry Training
Lot number: 2 Description
Training and Assessment Event content to include:
- Event 1, Working in Medium Risk Confined Spaces
- Event 2, Working in High Risk Confined Spaces
- Event 3, Emergency Rescue and Recovery of Casualties from Confined Spaces including O2 resuscitator & AED training for confined space work
The training events above must include training on Confined Spaces Gas Detection Equipment, Breathing Apparatus, Winches, Harnesses, ropes and other associated confined space entry equipment, including equipment checks
CPV classifications
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80510000 - Specialist training services
- 80530000 - Vocational training services
- 80531000 - Industrial and technical training services
Lot value (estimated)
64500 GBP Excluding VAT
77400 GBP Including VAT
Contract start date (estimated)
06 July 2026, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
05 July 2027, 23:59PM
Extension end date (estimated)
05 July 2030, 23:59PM
Can the contract be extended?
Yes
Description of extensions
1+1+1 years
Participation
Conditions of participation
Suppliers must be CABWI (Certification and Assessment Board for the Water Industry) approved or equivalent.
Suppliers must confirm on eTendersNI that they currently hold the above approval.
It is the Suppliers responsibility to demonstrate how an equivalent approval is equivalent to the stipulated approval.
Award criteria
Weighting description
Pass or Fail
Type: quality
Name
MR 1
Description
Suppliers must provide the name and full postal address of the approved venue that they propose to use to deliver all training and assessment.
Note ‘an approved venue’ is as detailed in the Specification for each lot.
Type: quality
Name
MR 2
Description
Suppliers must confirm they will meet all the requirements as stated in the Specification.
VHF Band Radio Operation Training and Assessment
Lot number: 3 Description
Training and Assessment Event content to include:
- Background information and licensing requirements on Marine VHF Radio rules and regulations.
- Routine operation of Marine VHF Radio including digital selective calling
- The correct VHF channels (frequencies) to be used for each type of communication
- The phonetic alphabet and basic radio language
- Communications to include, distress, emergency, medical assistance procedures and ship to shore communication.
- Practical use of Marine VHF DSC radios
- Global Maritime Distress Safety Systems (GMDSS)
- Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRB)
- Search and Rescue Transponders (SART)
- Competency assessment (Written/Practical)
CPV classifications
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80510000 - Specialist training services
- 80530000 - Vocational training services
- 80531000 - Industrial and technical training services
Lot value (estimated)
24500 GBP Excluding VAT
29400 GBP Including VAT
Contract start date (estimated)
06 July 2026, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
05 July 2027, 23:59PM
Extension end date (estimated)
05 July 2030, 23:59PM
Can the contract be extended?
Yes
Description of extensions
1+1+1 years
Participation
Conditions of participation
Suppliers must be Royal Yacht Association accredited or equivalent.
Suppliers must confirm on eTendersNI that they currently hold the above approval.
It is the Suppliers responsibility to demonstrate how an equivalent approval is equivalent to the stipulated approval.
Award criteria
Weighting description
Pass or Fail
Type: quality
Name
MR 1
Description
Suppliers must provide the name and full postal address of the approved venue that they propose to use to deliver all training and assessment.
Note ‘an approved venue’ is as detailed in the Specification for each lot.
Type: quality
Name
MR 2
Description
Suppliers must confirm they will meet all the requirements as stated in the Specification.