# Provision for Offshore Oil Spill Service \(DESNZ - OPRED\)

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by DESNZ.

## Key facts

- Buyer: [DESNZ](/buyers/desnz/contract-awards)
- Supplier: The Nautical Institute
- Award value: £22,455
- Tender value: £22,455
- Award date: 30 January 2026
- Published: 3 February 2026
- Contract start: 1 April 2026
- Contract end: 31 March 2029
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 52bb7f9d-5361-45b1-be42-0b6cf6e322a2-881841
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ed806b3d-5e11-407e-89cd-a30fea47db2a

## Description

The Nautical Institute \(NI\) provides accreditation of third-party oil spill response training providers within the oil, gas and maritime sectors of the UKCS\. OPRED and MCA \(who manage the Maritime sector\) must ensure all companies handling incident response are aligned to ensure consistency and to protect the marine environment\. The NI have extensive experience promoting professionalism, best practice and safety throughout the maritime industry \(including offshore oil & gas\)\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52bb7f9d-5361-45b1-be42-0b6cf6e322a2-881841)