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Dispersant Testing Requirements

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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17 Oct 2024 at 14:02

Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), based in Southampton, England, has completed the procurement process for the "Dispersant Testing Requirements" contract under the industry category of Laboratory Services (CPV code 71900000). The open procedure process was utilised, and the contract was awarded to Ricardo AEA Ltd on 14 October 2024. Key dates for this contract include the contract period starting on 4 November 2024 and ending on 2 November 2029. The contract involves testing approximately 716 tons of chemical dispersant, ensuring that MCA's stockpile meets international standards.

This procurement represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory services, particularly those capable of conducting chemical efficacy tests. SMEs are encouraged to participate due to the suitability criteria which favours small and medium enterprises. Companies with expertise in chemical analysis and compliance with the Warren Springs Laboratory method can find this tender advantageous for business growth, especially given the extended duration of the contract and the potential for consistent work over the five-year periods of testing.

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Notice Title

Dispersant Testing Requirements

Notice Description

The UK Government have a legal obligation to respond to pollution events, usually the first port of call is chemical dispersants and therefore it is imperative to ensure the efficacy of this is in line with international standards. MCA hold approximately 1200 tons of chemical dispersant. This needs to be tested every 5 years to ensure the efficacy is 50% or higher. In the last 5 years less than half of our stockpile has been tested, which means we have 716 tons that still require testing, of which some of this has never been tested since its initial purchase (up to 30 years). MCA have now sorted each lot of dispersant into a batch, so that one from each batch can be tested every 5 years to save cost. This will equate to roughly 120 tests every 5 years. The quality of the tests must be consistent with the Warren Springs Laboratory method for testing chemical dispersants.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-53c1abfa-6bed-4e31-9812-283b5a897af3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b52e5a59-018c-4f1b-b5b4-d7484d31042f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£326,060 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
4 Nov 2024 - 2 Nov 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY
Contact Name
Jonathan Nicklin
Contact Email
contracts@mcga.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO15 1EG
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Banister & Polygon
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RICARDO AEA

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