The Tayside region contains the second-largest concentration of companies in the UK supplying goods and services to the international offshore industry.

Dundee, close to Aberdeen but offering considerable cost advantages over the oil capital, is home to a number of world-class companies operating in the North Sea oil and gas industry.

A high quality workforce combined with a proven track record of adapting to new technologies combined with competitive wage levels has been critical factors in attracting companies to the area.