Official UK procurement notice
DfI TRAM - Framework Agreement No2 for External Training Providers. Lots 1-3
Authority: Department for Infrastructure (Central government)
Sectors: Education & Training (80) Delivery: Delivery location not published
Framework ceiling (notional)£130,500envelope for 3 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue · 1 value update
Submissions closed 23 Jun 2026awarded 29 Sept 2026
Award (standstill) to SOUTH EASTERN REGIONAL COLLEGE +3 more3 awards
Framework period 1 yrup to 4 yrs with extensions · starts 6 Jul 2026
What is being bought3 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionDfI 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.
- The authority expects to re-tender this requirement around 5 Mar 2030, 23:59 GMT.
CPV: Industrial and technical training services · Specialist training services · Training services · Vocational training services
How this framework works
From the published notice- Type
- Closed framework
- Call-offs
- call-offs are awarded directly to appointed suppliers, without further competition
- Bids received
- 3 bids on the busiest of 3 lots · 4 suppliers appointed
- Framework period
- 1 yr · up to 4 yrs from 6 Jul 2026
Published description of the framework
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 and requirements (3)Procurement structure
3 lots · all with a published valueLot #1Gas Safety Training and AssessmentAwardedRenewalPublished value£41,100
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.
- Value
- £41,100 exc. VAT · £49,320 inc. VAT
- Extensions
- 1+1+1 years
80500000 Training services80510000 Specialist training services80530000 Vocational training services80531000 Industrial and technical training services
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)1
- Technical & professional abilitySuppliers 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 (2)
- MR 1 — 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.
- MR 2 — Suppliers must confirm they will meet all the requirements as stated in the Specification.
Lot #2Confined Space Entry TrainingAwardedRenewalPublished value£64,500
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
- Value
- £64,500 exc. VAT · £77,400 inc. VAT
- Extensions
- 1+1+1 years
80500000 Training services80510000 Specialist training services80530000 Vocational training services80531000 Industrial and technical training services
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)1
- Technical & professional abilitySuppliers 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 (2)
- MR 1 — 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.
- MR 2 — Suppliers must confirm they will meet all the requirements as stated in the Specification.
Lot #3VHF Band Radio Operation Training and AssessmentAwardedRenewalPublished value£24,500
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)
- Value
- £24,500 exc. VAT · £29,400 inc. VAT
- Extensions
- 1+1+1 years
80500000 Training services80510000 Specialist training services80530000 Vocational training services80531000 Industrial and technical training services
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)1
- Technical & professional abilitySuppliers 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 (2)
- MR 1 — 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.
- MR 2 — Suppliers must confirm they will meet all the requirements as stated in the Specification.
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published — the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
What this means for your bid
- “DfI TRAM - Framework Agreement No2 for External Training Providers.…” is a framework — the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract, and call-offs are awarded directly: getting appointed is the whole game.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Above threshold (FTS publication)
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Framework agreement
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- Yes · next expected 5 Mar 2030
- First published
- 29 Sept 2026, 13:55 BST
- Last source update
- 29 Sept 2026, 13:55 BST
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end — 6 Jul 2026, 23:59 BST
- Authority reference
CfT 6322312- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-048982- Latest notice
- Contract award notice (UK6)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Not published
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a421Find a Tender
How it was run
Official noticeRun through: eTendersNI · Who buys & how to bid on eTendersNI
Access & registration note: Free Northern Ireland registration
- Appointment period ends
- 23 Jun 2026, 15:00 BST
- Clarification deadline
- 16 Jun 2026, 15:00 BST
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release
Timeline
8 published dates · Europe/London- Tender notice published135 days ago26 May 2026, 15:53 BST
- Clarification questions by114 days ago16 Jun 2026, 15:00 BST
- Admission / appointment period ends107 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown23 Jun 2026, 15:00 BST
- Contract starts95 days ago6 Jul 2026, 00:00 BST
- Award decision expected by94 days ago6 Jul 2026, 23:59 BST
- Assessment summaries sent10 days ago29 Sept 2026, 00:00 BST
- Latest notice published9 days ago29 Sept 2026, 13:55 BST
- Standstill endstoday8 Oct 2026, 23:59 BST
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics — not a forecastSuppliers appointed 43 awards · see the list ↓
Bids received 33 from SMEs · busiest of 3 lots
| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 · Gas Safety Training and Assessment1 award | |||
| SOUTH EASTERN REGIONAL COLLEGE12 Oct 2026 — 11 Oct 2027 · up to 11 Oct 2030Extensions: Following the initial 1 year period, there are 3 potential extension periods of up to 12 months each. Optional extension periods will be subject to review and satisfactory performance assessment by the Contracting Authority | £41,100 | 29 Sept 2026standstill to 8 Oct 2026 | Standstill |
| Lot 2 · Confined Space Entry Training1 award | |||
| Certcom Training LtdSME, Industry Training Services LtdSME12 Oct 2026 — 11 Oct 2027 · up to 11 Oct 2030Extensions: Following the initial 1 year period, there are 3 potential extension periods of up to 12 months each. Optional extension periods will be subject to review and satisfactory performance assessment by the Contracting Authority | £64,512 | 29 Sept 2026standstill to 8 Oct 2026 | Standstill |
| Lot 3 · VHF Band Radio Operation Training and Assessment1 award | |||
| Belfast Skills Development LtdSME12 Oct 2026 — 11 Oct 2027 · up to 11 Oct 2030Extensions: Following the initial 1 year period, there are 3 potential extension periods of up to 12 months each. Optional extension periods will be subject to review and satisfactory performance assessment by the Contracting Authority | £24,720 | 29 Sept 2026standstill to 8 Oct 2026 | Standstill |
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Gas Safety Training and Assessment | 1final-stage tenders | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2 · Confined Space Entry Training | 3final-stage tenders | 3 | 0 | — |
| 3 · VHF Band Radio Operation Training and Assessment | 1final-stage tenders | 1 | 0 | — |
Notice history
6 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 26 May 2026- Contract signature expected9 Oct 2026, 23:59 BSTscheduled
- Contract award notice published29 Sept 2026, 13:55 BSTUK6
- Published value updated29 Sept 2026, 13:55 BSTwas £130,500
- Status changed to complete29 Sept 2026, 13:55 BST
- Deadline withdrawn29 Sept 2026, 13:55 BST
- Tender notice published26 May 2026, 15:53 BSTUK4
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Framework contractors & participating bidders
4 commercial parties on the notice- Belfast Skills Development LtdFramework contractor
- Certcom Training LtdFramework contractor
- Industry Training Services LtdFramework contractor
- South Eastern Regional CollegeFramework contractor
Official documents & specifications (5)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Conflict of interest declarationNot published
Notices published for this procedure
- Contract award notice Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- Contract award notice Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- Contract award notice Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender