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PROCUREMENT OPPORTUNITY

PROVISION OF LARGE GOODS VEHICLE (LGV) TRAINING AND ASSESSMENT 2026- 2030 (3 LOTS)

Department for Infrastructure · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 23 Sept 2026, 11:06.

Opportunity overview

DfI Training Centre wishes to establish a Framework Agreement with up to two Training Providers, for each of 3 Lots, to provide LGV training and assessment across Northern Ireland. The training is to include the following categories • BE • C1 • C1E • C • CE The two Suppliers will be placed on a ranked list in order of merit, for each Lot, based on scores achieved during the evaluation. The Supplier ranked first will automatically be offered the work by DfI Training Centre. Should they confirm they are unable to undertake and complete the work within the timescale and operational constraints set by DfI Training Centre, the second ranked Supplier for that Lot will then be offered the work. The candidates are to be trained and tested in the area closest to their place of work as outlined below. Lot 1 – Area 1 – Londonderry Test Centre, covering DFI Roads depots in the following areas: Londonderry, Limavady, Strabane, Coleraine, Ballycastle, Ballymoney, Omagh Cookstown, Magherafelt, Kesh, Enniskillen and Rivers offices in Enniskillen, Coleraine and Omagh. Lot 2 – Area 2 – Craigavon Test Centre, covering DFI Roads depots in the following areas: Dungannon, Moygashel, Armagh, Craigavon, Banbridge, Newry and Seaforde and a Rivers office in Craigavon. Lot 3 – Area 3 – Belfast Test Centre, covering DFI Roads depots in the following areas: Belfast, Sandyknowes, Carrickfergus, Lisburn, Antrim, Larne, Bangor and Ballymena and Rivers offices in Lisburn and Belfast.

Classification

  • CPV80000000 — Education and training services
  • CPV80500000 — Training services
  • CPV80521000 — Training programme services
  • CPV80522000 — Training seminars
  • CPV80530000 — Vocational training services
  • CPV80531000 — Industrial and technical training services
  • CPV80531100 — Industrial training services

Lots

  • Area 1 – Londonderry Test Centre£152.6k
  • Lot 2 – Area 2 – Craigavon Test Centre£152.6k
  • Lot 3 – Area 3 – Belfast Test Centre£152.6k

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
CFT 6269047
Status
active
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
Yes
How to submit
Tenders must be submitted electronically via the relevant Call for Tender (CfT) opportunity on eTendersNI, website details immediately below. Paper submissions will not be accepted or considered and will be rejected by the Contracting Authority / Buyer. The tender documents are available with unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: URL https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
Has Recurrence
Yes
Published risks
The Contracting Authority has identified the following risks as risks that satisfy the criteria of Schedule 8 sub-paragraph (6)(a) of the Procurement Act 2023 i.e. that the risk/s could jeopardise the satisfactory performance of the contract but, because of its/their nature, cannot be addressed in the contract as awarded: 1. legislative changes eg. New laws governing e.g. health and safety standards, data protection etc. are due to be introduced, but the changes needed to comply are not known until the laws are fully defined. 2. IT systems eg. New cyber threats may emerge that require existing systems to be adapted. A cyber attack itself could cause damage to systems or data, with the cost will depend on the extent of the damage AND Has concluded that there is a possibility that the contract may have to be modified as a result of a materialisation of the known risk/s at a later date in accordance with Schedule 8 paragraph 5 of the Procurement Act 2023. Exclusions If at any time during the procurement, or post award, it comes to the attention of the Contracting Authority (CA), by whatever means, that a Supplier has become ‘excluded’ or ‘excludable’ as per Sec 57 of the PA 2023, the CA, after compliance with its obligations under the PA 23, reserves the right to exclude said Supplier from the procurement procedure or terminate any contract they have been awarded. The Contracting Authority expressly reserves the rights: (I). not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice; (II). to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the tendering Competition; and (III). to award (a) contract(s) in respect of any part(s) of the [services] covered by this notice. and in no circumstances will the Authority be liable for any costs incurred by candidates.

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Covered By

GPA

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Method
withoutReopeningCompetition
Type
closed
Description
Ranking The ranking is established at award of the primary framework with the first ranked Supplier approached. If that Supplier cannot meet the deadline, then the department will move to the second ranked Supplier.

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Tender Period

Ends
19 Oct 2026, 15:00

Enquiry period

Ends
12 Oct 2026, 15:00

Expected award period

Ends
2 Nov 2026, 23:59

Recurrence

Dates

Entry 1
Starts
8 May 2030, 23:59

Contract terms

Financial Terms
For further details on invoicing procedures please see : https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/ar ticles/account-ni-good-invoicing-practice Contract Value The estimated value figure indicated in the Scope Section represents an overall estimated framework value. This value reflects the potential scale of the framework and takes into account potential optional extension periods and the uptake of potential optional services as detailed in the tender documents. This figure does not however take into account the application of indexation or increases to charges due to increases in the Real Living Wage. The Contracting Authority cannot provide any guarantee as to the level of business under this contract. The Contracting Authority does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any tender. Suppliers remain responsible for all costs and expenses incurred by them or by any third party acting under instructions from the Supplier in connection with taking part in this procurement process regardless of whether such costs arise as a consequence, directly or indirectly of any amendments made to the procurement documents by the Contracting Authority at any time.

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Area 1 – Londonderry Test Centre
Description
Covering DFI Roads depots in the following areas: Londonderry, Limavady, Strabane, Coleraine, Ballycastle, Ballymoney, Omagh Cookstown, Magherafelt, Kesh, Enniskillen and Rivers offices in Enniskillen, Coleraine and Omagh.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
183,104
Amount
152,586
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
AC1 - Maintenance Facility
Description
As per Tender documentation.

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
AC2 - Technical Capability
Description
As per Tender documentation.

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
AC3 - Social Value
Description
As per Tender documentation.

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 4
Type
cost
Name
TOTAL OVERALL COST
Description
As per Tender documentation.

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
70
Weight
percentageExact

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
technical
Description
As per tender documentation

Contract period

Starts
2 Nov 2026, 00:00
Ends
1 Nov 2027, 23:59
Max Extent Date
1 Nov 2030, 23:59

Renewal

Description
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
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Lot 2 – Area 2 – Craigavon Test Centre
Description
Covering DFI Roads depots in the following areas: Dungannon, Moygashel, Armagh, Craigavon, Banbridge, Newry and Seaforde and a Rivers office in Craigavon.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
183,104
Amount
152,586
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
AC1 - Maintenance Facility
Description
As per Tender documentation.

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
AC2 - Technical Capability
Description
As per Tender documentation.

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
AC3 - Social Value
Description
As per Tender documentation.

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 4
Type
cost
Name
TOTAL OVERALL COST
Description
As per Tender documentation.

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
70
Weight
percentageExact

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
technical
Description
As per tender documentation

Contract period

Starts
2 Nov 2026, 00:00
Ends
1 Nov 2027, 23:59
Max Extent Date
1 Nov 2030, 23:59

Renewal

Description
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
Entry 3
Id
3
Title
Lot 3 – Area 3 – Belfast Test Centre
Description
Covering DFI Roads depots in the following areas: Belfast, Sandyknowes, Carrickfergus, Lisburn, Antrim, Larne, Bangor and Ballymena and Rivers offices in Lisburn and Belfast.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
182,104
Amount
152,586
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
AC1 - Maintenance Facility
Description
As per Tender documentation.

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
AC2 - Technical Capability
Description
As per Tender documentation.

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
AC3 - Social Value
Description
As per Tender documentation.

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 4
Type
cost
Name
TOTAL OVERALL COST
Description
As per Tender documentation.

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
70
Weight
percentageExact

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
technical
Description
As per tender documentation

Contract period

Starts
2 Nov 2026, 00:00
Ends
1 Nov 2027, 23:59
Max Extent Date
1 Nov 2030, 23:59

Renewal

Description
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

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
80000000
Description
Education and training services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
80500000
Description
Training services
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
80531000
Description
Industrial and technical training services
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
80531100
Description
Industrial training services
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
80530000
Description
Vocational training services
Entry 6
Scheme
CPV
Id
80522000
Description
Training seminars
Entry 7
Scheme
CPV
Id
80521000
Description
Training programme services
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
80000000
Description
Education and training services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
80500000
Description
Training services
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
80531000
Description
Industrial and technical training services
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
80531100
Description
Industrial training services
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
80530000
Description
Vocational training services
Entry 6
Scheme
CPV
Id
80522000
Description
Training seminars
Entry 7
Scheme
CPV
Id
80521000
Description
Training programme services
Item 3
Id
3
Related Lot
3

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
80000000
Description
Education and training services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
80500000
Description
Training services
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
80531000
Description
Industrial and technical training services
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
80531100
Description
Industrial training services
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
80530000
Description
Vocational training services
Entry 6
Scheme
CPV
Id
80522000
Description
Training seminars
Entry 7
Scheme
CPV
Id
80521000
Description
Training programme services

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Entry 2
Id
089944-2026
Document Type
tenderNotice
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Published
23 Sept 2026, 09:47
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Department for Infrastructure
Id
GB-PPON-PYQH-8789-DZPG

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PYQH-8789-DZPG

Address

Street Address
James House 2-4 Cromac Avenue, The Gasworks Business Park
Locality
Belfast
Postal Code
BT7 2JA
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKN06

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthorityCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - central government
Entry 2
Scheme
UK_CA_DEVOLVED_REGULATIONS
Id
GB-NIR
Description
Northern Irish devolved regulations apply

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Belfast · UKN06 · BT7 2JA · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 089944-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·