MCA - Maritime and Coastguard Agency · Awarded contract
Awarded

Administration of MCA Safety Assessments for Candidates by SQA

Awarded 16 Sep 2025

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Awarded16 Sep 2025
Value£1.00
SupplierSCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY
AgencyMCA - Maritime and Coastguard Agency
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryEducation & Training
Expires in 1y 5mo2y 7mo term, 45% elapsed
Awarded 16 Sept 2025Expires 30 Mar 2028

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MCA - Maritime and Coastguard Agency awarded a contract to SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY for the non-exclusive administration of MCA Safety Assessments for Candidates.

The contract covers the administration of examinations on behalf of the MCA, including STCW III/2 Management Engineer (Unlimited), Engineering Knowledge: General/Motor, Engineering Knowledge: General/Steam, Engineering Knowledge Combined, STCW III/2 Management Engineer (Unlimited) Endorsement, Engineering Knowledge - Motor Endorsement, Engineering Knowledge - Steam Endorsement, Chief Engineer Endorsement (Yacht 3), Chief Engineer (Yacht 2), Second Engineer <3000GT, <9000kW Unlimited, Chief Engineer <500GT, <300kW Limited, and Chief Engineer <300GT, <9000kW Unlimited.

The contract value is AUD 1.

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