DfI TRAM - Framework Agreement No2 for External Training Providers. Lots 1-3
DfI Transport and Road Asset Management (TRAM) · Central government
In brief
DfI Transport and Road Asset Management (TRAM) awarded training and education work to South Eastern Regional College, Industry Training Services Ltd and Certcom Training Ltd and 1 others on 29 September 2026.
It is a framework worth up to £130,500 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.
The contract runs for 1 year, up to 4 years with extensions, starting 6 July 2026.
It is split into 3 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
What the notice says
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Gas Safety Training and Assessment 6 July 2026 to 5 July 2027 What this lot coversTraining 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. | Training | £41,100 |
| Confined Space Entry Training 6 July 2026 to 5 July 2027 What this lot coversTraining 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 | Training | £64,500 |
| VHF Band Radio Operation Training and Assessment 6 July 2026 to 5 July 2027 What this lot coversTraining 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) | Training | £24,500 |
Who won
| Winner | Lot | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Eastern Regional College (SME) 1 bid received | Gas Safety Training and Assessment | £41,100 | Awarded 29 September 2026 |
| Industry Training Services Ltd (SME) Certcom Training Ltd (SME) 3 bids received | Confined Space Entry Training | £64,512 | Awarded 29 September 2026 |
| Belfast Skills Development Ltd (SME) 1 bid received | VHF Band Radio Operation Training and Assessment | £24,720 | Awarded 29 September 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 048982-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 091903-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
30Awards
18Suppliers it has used most for training
- Belfast Skills Development Ltd1 contract
- Certcom Training Ltd1 contract
- Industry Training Services Ltd1 contract
- South Eastern Regional College1 contract
Similar open tenders
All open training tenders- £243kestimated
- £458kframework ceiling
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- £360mestimated
From notice 048982-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 26 May 2026, last updated 29 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 29 September 2026.