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715763452-RFA SCPM Future Training Requirement-UK5

Ministry of Defence

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Ministry of Defence

Buyer Address: Leach Building Whale Island, Portsmouth, UKJ31, PO2 8BA, United Kingdom

Contact Email: malgorzata.barnes147@mod.gov.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
366210.0 GBP
Published
05 Feb 2026, 09:42
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
31 Mar 2026, 23:00
Contract End
31 Mar 2029, 22:59
Category
n/a
CPV
79632000 - Personnel-training services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
SIR JOSEPH ISHERWOOD LTD
Official Source
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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).

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Documents

Document Description: Not published

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