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Fuel Oil Sampling and Testing Contract

MARITIME & COASTGUARD AGENCY

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime & Coastguard Agency is conducting a procurement process titled "Fuel Oil Sampling and Testing Contract", classified under the industry category of pollution investigation services. The contract is located within the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement has completed its tender stage, with a contract value of £450,000 and a minimum value of £400,000. The contract period commenced on 1st November 2015 and is set to conclude on 31st October 2020. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 9th October 2015.

This opportunity is particularly relevant for businesses engaged in environmental services, technical inspection, and oil pollution management, especially those capable of conducting sulphur testing on marine fuel oils. As approximately 240 vessels are expected to require testing each year, expanding businesses in these sectors, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), could significantly benefit from this established contractual relationship. Competitors should ideally have experience in maritime compliance and environmental standards to successfully bid for similar contracts.

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Notice Title

Fuel Oil Sampling and Testing Contract

Notice Description

The successful contractor will provide a Sulphur Inspector to go on board, a designated vessel (as instructed by the MCA) and witness a sample of fuel oil being extracted from an approved spot sampling point. The supplier will arrange for the sample to be tested to determine the sulphur content within 3 working days from the taking of the sample. It is anticipated that approximately 240 vessels will require testing each year with the likelihood that this may increase.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ea21cb9-8ebd-4c0d-aeac-d7a8b4cc3e26
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

71631000 - Technical inspection services

90715000 - Pollution investigation services

90741000 - Services related to oil pollution

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£420,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Oct 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Sep 201510 years ago
Contract Period
6 Nov 2015 - 5 Oct 2020 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MARITIME & 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
Not specified

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Banister & Polygon
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LUCION ENVIRONMENTAL LTD & VISWA LAB

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