Tender

Aerial Dispersant Spray (ADS) Service

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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Tender

20 Aug 2024 at 14:25

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has issued a tender for the provision of an Aerial Dispersant Spray (ADS) Service, following the expiry of the current contract. This procurement aims to appoint a capable and experienced provider to deliver an aviation service for applying oil spill dispersant throughout the United Kingdom's Exclusive Economic Zone. The procurement process follows the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Notable dates include a tender submission deadline on 24th September 2024, with the contract period set from 1st March 2027 to 28th February 2037. The procurement is classified under the industry category “Aerial and related services” with specific focus on aerial spraying and aircraft-operation services, targeting locations across the UK and various other regions.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in aerial services, particularly those experienced in oil spill response and mitigation. SMEs are encouraged to participate, and the associated contracts will align with best practices in public procurement. The procurement’s comprehensive scope, which includes requirements for operational resilience, training, and innovation, makes it ideal for companies that can provide robust and scalable solutions. Businesses with capabilities in rapid response aviation assets and environmental regulatory compliance will find this tender particularly relevant for growth and long-term engagement with a prestigious public sector client, the MCA.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Aerial Dispersant Spray (ADS) Service

Notice Description

Further to a Prior Information Notice (PIN) reference: 2023/S 000-007002 issued on the 10th of March 2023, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) (the Authority) is undertaking this procurement to appoint a suitably capable and experienced provider to deliver the Authoritys Aerial Dispersant Spray Service following on from the expiry of the current contract. The purpose of this procurement is to contract for an aviation service for the application of oil spill dispersant that best meets the MCAs statutory obligations with respect to responding to and mitigating the impacts of marine oil spills. This will include aviation assets capable of carrying and applying large quantities of dispersant to an oil slick within a rapid timeframe to anywhere within the United Kingdoms (UK) Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), and be able to sustain an operation over an extended period of time. The solution to be procured must be compliant with both aviation regulatory environments, environmental regulations and industry best practice for aerial dispersant operations. The procurement will be operated in line with the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Regulations) and will use an output based specification, supported by detailed scenarios and conversations with industry to inform a market tailored solution, ensuring the most appropriate assets are provided and situated at the most suitable location and or locations in the UK to meet the Authoritys commitments. Furthermore, the procurement will include specific provisions to address training and innovations needs, dispersant logistics for an initial load and operational resilience and capability that will deliver a service that is an improvement on the current provision. This procurement will also take the opportunity to utilise a contract which aligns with the current best practice for public procurement. The information previously shared as part of the market engagement activity will be superseded by the procurement and contract documentation which is now available in connection with this contract notice. Only information shared pursuant to this Contract Notice should be relied upon by suppliers deciding whether to request to participate in this procurement. Additional information: The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge. Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address. Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically. Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address. Once logged into Jaggaer, please navigate to pqq_3876.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-849971c2-26d2-447a-8a52-8d6a199797c8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a6ee283-b98f-4594-bc4b-89c372b5e037
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

60440000 - Aerial and related services

60441000 - Aerial spraying services

60444000 - Aircraft-operation services

90715200 - Other pollution investigation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£87,600,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2027 - 28 Feb 2037 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY
Contact Name
Jonathan Nicklin
Contact Email
jonathan.nicklin@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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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