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Oil Spill Response Limited (OSRL) MCA Associate Membership

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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02 Sep 2024 at 09:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has concluded an award for the MCA Associate Membership with Oil Spill Response Limited (OSRL). This arrangement, classified under membership organisation services, allows MCA access to OSRL's backup Boeing 727 with TERSUS aerial dispersant spray system. The contract is valued at £41,800 and runs from 16th September 2024 to 15th September 2025, with a potential for annual renewal. This contract aims to supplement the MCA's aerial spray capability and address shortfalls due to regulatory changes and an ageing fleet. Key locations for service delivery include the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is complete, following a direct procurement method via a single tender action.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in aerial dispersant spray systems and oil spill response services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in delivering operational aerial spray systems and maintaining a rapid response fleet would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The MCA’s ongoing need for enhanced oil spill response capabilities highlights a market demand that innovative and capable service providers can capitalize on, particularly those that can offer cost-effective, ready-to-deploy solutions in the maritime environmental protection sector.

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Notice Title

Oil Spill Response Limited (OSRL) MCA Associate Membership

Notice Description

This notice provides further information regarding the agreement between the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) and Oil Spill Response Limited (OSRL) for the MCAs access to OSRL's backup Boeing 727 fitted with TERSUS aerial dispersant spray system, when it is not required by OSRL or its members, to supplement the MCAs existing 737 400 aerial spray capability. To access the service, the MCA is required to be an Associate Member of OSRL and enter into a further agreement with OSRL which sets out how MCA will be able to access such service and any restrictions around the same because of OSRL's obligations to its wider membership. The contract for the current Associate Membership, ends on 15th September 2024 but has the option for annual renewal. The MCA's aerial dispersant spray service is a key component of its oil spill response capability. This service is currently, and will continue to be, delivered by Reconnaissance Ventures Limited (RVL) using modified Boeing 737 400s, fitted with an oil dispersant spray system, until the end of the current contract term, prior to which a fair and open competition will take place for a replacement contracted provision. However, the Agency has an immediate requirement to maintain an increased aerial spray delivery capacity. This arrangement will help to address a shortfall in the MCA's aerial dispersant capability, which has arisen in part because of an ageing legacy fleet and in part because of delays (caused by unanticipated regulatory changes) to the implementation of the MCA's new 737 spray system by its incumbent contractor, RVL. While one new 737 spray kit has been manufactured for the MCA and is now in use, to manufacture a second with less than two years remaining on the current contract would not be cost effective in comparison to contracting with OSRL for the use of an already operational system. This will be an interim measure which will be in place until the conclusion of the MCA's contract with RVL, allowing for a capability review of the MCA's counter pollution resources to be undertaken and a resourcing strategy to be formulated as to how we proceed in the longer term, which will likely be followed by one or more competitive procurements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b79228f4-6965-4886-92a5-e868a70d4f8f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/667d963b-22ad-4a30-8539-ebc4ffbe0913
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98100000 - Membership organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£41,800 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£41,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
15 Sep 2024 - 15 Sep 2025 6-12 months
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

OIL SPILL RESPONSE

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