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INVITATION TO TENDER A STUDY TO REVIEW THE RISKS PRESENTED BY, AND TO, SHIPPING WITHIN THE UNITED KINGDOM EXCLUSIVE ECONOMIC ZONE (UK EEZ) AND TO ASSESS THE AVAILABILITY AND ADEQUACY OF EMERGENCY TOWAGE ARRANGEMENTS.

Maritime and Coastguard Agency

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Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) is seeking tenders for a study to review the risks associated with shipping within the United Kingdom Exclusive Economic Zone (UK EEZ) and to evaluate the adequacy of emergency towage arrangements. The tender, identified as "TCA 3/7/1065," was published on 4th September 2018, with the tender period concluding on 5th October 2018. The overall contract value is set at £200,000, and the contract is expected to commence on 14th October 2018 and run until 31st March 2019. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically classified as a feasibility study and advisory service, following an open procedure procurement method. The primary address for submission is located in Southampton, England (SO15 1EG).

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in feasibility studies, advisory services, or risk assessment within the maritime industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to engage, as the contract has been marked suitable for them. Companies with expertise in maritime safety, risk management, and emergency response strategies will find this procurement an excellent fit to showcase their capabilities and potentially expand their portfolio through collaboration with the government.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

INVITATION TO TENDER A STUDY TO REVIEW THE RISKS PRESENTED BY, AND TO, SHIPPING WITHIN THE UNITED KINGDOM EXCLUSIVE ECONOMIC ZONE (UK EEZ) AND TO ASSESS THE AVAILABILITY AND ADEQUACY OF EMERGENCY TOWAGE ARRANGEMENTS.

Notice Description

The MCA wishes to commission a study into the risks presented by, and to, shipping within the UK EEZ and to assess the availability and adequacy of any emergency towage arrangements in the UK. Based on the level of risk and the local commercial availability of emergency towage, the study will be designed to research the current and future risks to, and from, shipping, and make recommendations as to whether the UK requires emergency towing services at strategic locations around the UK coastline.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b7eb7d84-452b-4d15-9a35-9822521e2b6b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7faed87e-513d-4025-8c79-59a0605db640
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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

71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£169,935 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Nov 20187 years ago
Contract Period
20 Nov 2018 - 18 May 2019 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
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
Postcode Area
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

Frazer-Nash Consultancy Limited

Further Information

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