Scope
Reference
C25-1005-2144
Description
This contract is focused on the delivery of accredited Hazardous and Noxious Substance (HNS) training. The training course needs to be run twice, both times in central command (Male, the Maldives)
The project is linked under the Indian Ocean Directorate of the Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO).
Hazardous and Noxious Substances (HNS) are an emerging threat to the environment and coastal communities of the Maldives; with the expansion of shipping routes and more extreme weather events, risks exist which can cause significant impacts and damage to the environment and the livelihoods of the coastal communities who rely on it. Maldives are particularly at risk of such impacts due to their disparate geography, limited response resources and reliance on their marine environment for income such as tourism and food security. We are looking to initiate procurement and delivery of targeted HNS training in early 2026 for key Maldivian stakeholders including coastguard and environment authorities. This training should build on and be made bespoke to the wider HNS and oil National Contingency Plan by linking to the new policy documents and using the training as an opportunity to test and where possible improve them.
This initiative will strengthen national preparedness and technical capacity to respond effectively to HNS incidents, reducing the risk of long-term environmental degradation and safeguarding coastal livelihoods. By embedding practical skills within the framework of the updated National Contingency Plan, the training will ensure that policy commitments translate into operational readiness.
Total value (estimated)
- £25,000 excluding VAT
- £30,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 19 January 2026 to 31 March 2026
- 2 months, 13 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80540000 - Environmental training services
- 90700000 - Environmental services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
- MV - Maldives
Participation
Conditions of participation
For more information on this project and how to apply, potential bidders are invited to download the ITT zip folder attached to this advert.
Bids should be submitted to the following email address TenderResponse@jncc.gov.uk by the date and time shown within this advert.
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
17 December 2025, 2:00pm
Tender submission deadline
7 January 2026, 2:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
For more information on this project and how to apply, potential bidders are invited to download the ITT zip folder attached to this advert.
Bids should be submitted to the following email address TenderResponse@jncc.gov.uk by the date and time shown within this advert.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
No
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality of Bid | Clarity of proposal particularly work programme and deliverables (10) Understanding of, and relevance to, the requirements in particular the adequacy of outputs and understanding of emergency response... |
Quality | 50% |
| Details of Contractor | Expertise, experience, and balance of team (9) Risks if important team members drop out (5) Adequacy of subcontractors if any (6) |
Quality | 20% |
| Cost | Total Cost (Including and whole-life cycle or Lifecycle costs) (5) Risk of cost variation (e.g. Indexed or fixed pricing) (5) Unit Rates (5) Transparency and correctness of proposal (5) |
Cost | 20% |
| Sustainability | Environmental (assessed from responses to sustainability questions 1 and 2 in section 13; scaled to business size) (5) Social (assessed from responses to sustainability questions 3 and 4 in section 13,... |
Quality | 10% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
JNCC SUPPORT CO
- Companies House: 05380206
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRPL-6981-TDJT
QUAY HOUSE, 2 EAST STATION ROAD, FLETTON QUAYS
PETERBOROUGH
PE2 8YY
United Kingdom
Email: contractqueries@jncc.gov.uk
Region: UKH11 - Peterborough
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Scotland