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Specialist Engineering Consultant

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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27 Aug 2021 at 13:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is seeking a Specialist Engineering Consultant to assist with Emission Reduction projects as part of their ongoing work in the maritime sector. This procurement process is currently complete, with a total contract value of £80,321. The contract period runs from 2nd November 2020 to 31st January 2021, following a single tender action below threshold. The services required fall under the category of civil engineering consultancy, with the specific tasks aimed at enhancing the agency's capabilities in implementing new fuels and supporting the development of maritime regulations.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses with expertise in specialist engineering consultancy, particularly those focused on maritime technologies and emissions reduction. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to consider participation, as the nature of the work requires highly specialised skills that are not easily transferable. The successful execution of this project may pave the way for further contracts aimed at advancing the UK's Clean Maritime Plan, thereby facilitating growth opportunities in the maritime and environmental technology sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Specialist Engineering Consultant

Notice Description

This proposal is a request for the resource of a Specialist engineering conultant to work with the MCA in responding to Emission Reduction projects. This support is specifically sought to respond to the projects withn the Emission Reduction function and lead the team in this area. The initial timeline for this resource is 5 days, per week commencing 02.11.20 to end on 31.03.20. The Specialist engineering consultant assist MCA to pick up on current project work, and all future work packages that are currently stagnate in the department. This kind of skill set cannot be transferred. It takes years of working in a specialist hands on role to achieve these kinds of skill and knowledge and adjacent markets are ahead of the Maritime Emission Reduction Industry on this. All projects that have yet to start / complete, will not be able to complete without the specialist support role in situe.By having the consultant, it enables MCA to:- Provide expert engineering input to support the development, maintenance and delivery of the Maritime Future Technologies programme/work plan and to enable delivery against the plan. This will include advising on prioritisation of where we should focus our efforts/engagement. -Build expertise in implementation of new fuels from a regulatory perspective so that technical advice can be given to operators to design and build ships with new propulsion technologies and energy saving measures.-Supporting the development of maritime regulation (within MCA remit) and engagement with other regulators that have an interest to strategically enable the scale uptake of zero emission technologies to support the Government's ambitions set out in the Clean Maritime Plan.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78f8afd5-d86b-46ed-a474-3965d1121a0b
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,321 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,321 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Nov 20205 years ago
Contract Period
2 Nov 2020 - 31 Jan 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Banister & Polygon
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INTERIM PARTNERS

Further Information

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