4. Scope of Requirement
UHI NWH intends to procure a supplier to design and deliver a range of ROV courses that meet the current and emerging needs of industry. The provider will be expected to deliver:
- Courses fully compliant with relevant IMCA training requirements.
- A comprehensive curriculum covering all core aspects of ROV operations, including system fundamentals, electronics, hydraulics, fiber optics, mechanical systems, fault‑finding, troubleshooting, operational procedures, safety, launch and recovery, documentation, and reporting.
- Delivery of both theoretical and practical training, incorporating simulator and realistic operational environments.
- Hands‑on opportunities to build operational competencies.
5. Student Preparation & Industry Engagement
The selected provider will support learners with career readiness, employability skills, industry expectations, and pathways. Providers must have strong industry links enabling employer engagement, guest sessions, and connections for trainee placement or recruitment.
6. Supplier Requirements
Interested providers should demonstrate:
- Minimum 10-year proven experience delivering ROV and subsea training to recognised industry standards.
- IMCA‑aligned course delivery.
- Access to competent instructors and where appropriate, ROV equipment and simulators - Strong and current industry partnerships.
- Ability to deliver career‑focused, learner‑centred training.
Introduction
The College is seeking to enter a contract for the creation of a digital Augmented Reality (AR) app and multimedia experience, as part of the Barra and Harris Unearthed project. This new funded project takes forward the concept, learnings and experience developed as part of the highly successful Uist Virtual Archaeology Project (https://linktr.ee/uistunearthed). This contract will deliver:
A digital App containing high-quality computer-generated Augmented Reality (AR) reconstructions of six archaeological sites in the Outer Hebrides – three in Barra, and three in Harris. Content and installations for a modular multimedia exhibition
Engagement activities and support surrounding the creation of these digital products
A costed digital product maintenance package
The products will be created in consultation and collaboration with the Project Team (Archaeology staff from UHI North, West and Hebrides). The AR app and multimedia experience will be used by both local communities and visitors to the region. It will form a key new community asset and heritage tourism offering in Barra and Harris. The app must be free to use, cross-platform and publicly available, suitable for both iOS and Android operating systems and be designed to a high standard where it functions in an intuitive and efficient way.