Dynamic Purchasing System
What is a Dynamic Purchasing System?
A ‘DPS’ is a procurement tool, similar to framework agreements, however suppliers can join at any time during the life of the DPS. The DPS is a two-stage process (following the Restricted Procedure), an initial stage with down selection criteria, which must be met by the suppliers to progress, and a second stage where the ‘mini competition / call off’ takes place.
A set of Statements of Requirements (SoRs) covering various training topics will be uploaded to the DPS, allowing companies to submit tenders. The contract will then be awarded to the tender that offers the best fit.
Why do we need a DPS?
IC-ENC Members require more training to meet their capacity building needs and to ensure they are upskilled to meet demands that the S-100 era will bring. The use of third party providers has been identified as a potential option to support training delivery by IC-ENC and/or Member-to-Member training. Limited availability/committed internal and Member resource is recognised as a factor needing to be addressed.
The DPS has been designed to be as broad as possible to encompass a wide range of training and support needs. This approach ensures that any future training requirements are effectively anticipated and accommodated.
The following subjects are a snapshot of ongoing training that is required:
S-101 Production
S-57 to S-101 (S-101 – S-57) Conversion Workshop
S-102 workshops, S-104 & S-111 workshops
ENC Quality and Conversion
S-100 Database creation, implementation, and maintenance
ENC Gridding
Dual Fuel Management
S-57 – S-101 Harmonisation
Marine Spatial Data Infrastructure (MSDI) workshop
Seminars on Raising Awareness in Hydrography
Hydrographic Survey with Unmanned survey Vessel (USV) training