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Notice: Specialist Support - Aerial Dispersant Spray Procurement

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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14 Apr 2023 at 14:02

Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is seeking a qualified Oil Spill Response Specialist to advise on technical matters and industry engagement for the replacement of its Aerial Dispersant Spray Service. The procurement involves providing advice on oil spill response, focusing on aerial dispersant application, and engaging with potential service providers. The tender, with an estimated budget of £150,000, is currently in the open stage, with a tender period ending on 17th May 2023, and a contract period from 5th June 2023 to 4th April 2026.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the aerial spraying services industry to provide expertise and support to the MCA. Companies with experience in oil spill response, particularly in aerial dispersant application, and knowledge of the industry landscape would be well-suited to compete. Interested parties must register on the Department for Transport (DfT) procurement portal to access the tender documents and participate in the procurement process.

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Notice Title

Notice: Specialist Support - Aerial Dispersant Spray Procurement

Notice Description

The purpose of this procurement is to source a qualified and experienced Oil Spill Response Specialist (the OSR Specialist) to provide advice to the Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA, Agency, or Authority elsewhere in this Invitation to Tender (ITT)) in relation to technical matters, industry engagement and requirements drafting related to the replacement of the MCA's Aerial Dispersant Spray Service.3.3. Providing advice throughout this process and support at critical junctures. These critical junctures will include a market engagement phase, where the Specialist's knowledge of and contacts within the oil spill response industry will be crucial, the development and drafting of a set of user requirements for the service and the evaluation and negotiation stages of the procurement. The OSR Specialist will be required to provide advice on the technical aspects of oil spill response, with a focus on aerial dispersant application, as well as market insights in terms of possible providers of these services. Demonstrable expertise in oil spill response, particularly aerial dispersant application, experience of providing advice on oil spill response to public bodies, and/or industry, and knowledge of and contacts in the oil spill response industry, particularly aerial dispersant spray service providers, is all essential. The OSR Specialist will be required to provide experienced evaluation support/manpower to support the appraisal of bidder responses. The total estimated cost will not be evaluated, but you should be aware that the total approved budget for this work is PS150,000.00 (ex VAT), but the MCA is not obliged to commit any minimum spend. Additional information: Interested parties in this requirement must register on the Department for Transport (DfT) procurement portal (Jaggaer) in order to access the Information to Tender Documents. https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html *** Once logged into Jaggaer, please navigate to ITT_1480 ***

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94a18244-2e72-4011-9dba-eb972f109457
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60441000 - Aerial spraying services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Jun 2023 - 4 Apr 2026 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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