Scope
Reference
715763452
Description
The Royal Navy, part of the UK Ministry of Defence, intends to award a contract to Sir Joseph Isherwood Ltd for the provision of training to Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) personnel in the use of the SCPM Safety Management System installed on RFA ships. The contract will be for a term of 3 years and has an estimated contract value of £439,452.00 (inclusive of VAT).
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £366,210 excluding VAT
- £439,452 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
18 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- 3 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79632000 - Personnel-training services
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Special regime
Defence and security
Direct award justification
- Single supplier - technical reasons
- Defence and security - necessary to enhance or maintain operational capability, effectiveness, readiness for action, safety or security of the armed forces
The Royal Navy, part of the UK Ministry of Defence, intends to award a contract to Sir Joseph Isherwood Ltd for the provision of training to Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) personnel in the use of the SCPM Safety Management System installed on RFA ships. The contract will be for a term of 3 years and has an estimated contract value of £439,452.00 (inclusive of VAT).
It is considered that this contract can be awarded under Section 41 of the Procurement Act 2023 because the direct award justification specified in paragraph 6 of Schedule 5 (single supplier – technical reasons) applies.
This is because Sir Joseph Isherwood Ltd are the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the installed equipment. Only the OEM has the technical knowledge and understanding required to deliver the training in the use of the installed equipment. There is an absence of competition for technical reasons, as only this supplier can supply the services required. There are no reasonable alternatives.
Supplier
SIR JOSEPH ISHERWOOD LTD
- Companies House: 02789588
COBLE DEAN ROYAL QUAYS NORTH SHIELDS
TYNE AND WEAR
NE29 6DE
United Kingdom
Region: UKC22 - Tyneside
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
Ministry of Defence
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHVX-4316-ZVGZ
Leach Building Whale Island
Portsmouth
PO2 8BA
United Kingdom
Email: malgorzata.barnes147@mod.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
Region: UKJ31 - Portsmouth
Organisation type: Public authority - central government