Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
David MacBrayne HR (UK) Limited
The Ferry Terminal
Gourock
PA19 1QP
Telephone
+44 8000665000
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.david-macbrayne.co.uk/en-gb/
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA30761
one.3) Communication
Access to the procurement documents is restricted. Further information can be obtained at
https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Ferry Operator
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Framework Agreement for STCW Manilla Training
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80500000 - Training services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Due to on-going training requirements David MacBrayne HR (UK) Ltd (DMHR) requires a Supplier to provide the following STCW Updating Training;
Personal Survival Techniques
(PST) STCW code (Table A-VI/1-1)
Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting
(FP&FF) STCW code (Table A-VI/1-2)
Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats other than Fast Rescue Boats
(PSC&RB) STCW code (Table A-VI/2-1)
Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats
(PFRB) STCW code (TableA-VI/2-2)
Advanced Fire Fighting
(AFF) STCW code (Table A-VI/3)
Due to the logistics involved, with most of our crew residing in the Clyde and North / Western Isles area in Scotland, the successful supplier should provide the training at our preferred geographical location (Glasgow and surrounding area), close to all major transportation routes.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Due to on-going training requirements David MacBrayne HR (UK) Ltd (DMHR) requires a Supplier to provide the following STCW Updating Training;
Personal Survival Techniques
(PST) STCW code (Table A-VI/1-1)
Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting
(FP&FF) STCW code (Table A-VI/1-2)
Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats other than Fast Rescue Boats
(PSC&RB) STCW code (Table A-VI/2-1)
Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats
(PFRB) STCW code (TableA-VI/2-2)
Advanced Fire Fighting
(AFF) STCW code (Table A-VI/3)
Due to the logistics involved, with most of our crew residing in the Clyde and North / Western Isles area in Scotland, the successful supplier should provide the training at our preferred geographical location (Glasgow and surrounding area), close to all major transportation routes.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 40
Price - Weighting: 60
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
60
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The initial term of the Agreement will be 24 months, after-which there will be the option to extend by up to an additional 36 months which may be split into smaller periods. Upon completion of all available term the authority will re-tender this requirement.
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Maximum number: 5
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Competitive procedure with negotiation
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with a single operator
In the case of framework agreements, provide justification for any duration exceeding 4 years:
The duration aligns with the lifecycle of certification.
four.1.4) Information about reduction of the number of solutions or tenders during negotiation or dialogue
Recourse to staged procedure to gradually reduce the number of solutions to be discussed or tenders to be negotiated
four.1.5) Information about negotiation
The contracting authority reserves the right to award the contract on the basis of the initial tenders without conducting negotiations
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
17 October 2025
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.3) Estimated date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates
3 November 2025
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Tender must be valid until: 30 January 2026
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: Upon completion of all available terms, this requirement will be retendered.
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this PQQ exercise. The Project code is 6692. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363
(SC Ref:810420)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Greenock Sheriff Court
1 Nelson Street
Greenock
PA15 1TR
Country
United Kingdom