Tender

Dispersant Testing Requirements

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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Tender

19 Aug 2024 at 12:33

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is currently in the tender stage for their "Dispersant Testing Requirements" contract, under the industry category of laboratory services (CPV code 71900000). This procurement process is focused on testing the efficacy of chemical dispersants used in pollution response, ensuring compliance with international standards. The procurement method is open, with the procedure categorised as "Open procedure (above threshold)." The contract period is scheduled from 7th October 2024 to 5th October 2029, with tender submission ending on 16th September 2024. The services are required in the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and globally. The procurement documents are accessible without restrictions and free of charge.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in laboratory services, especially those with experience in chemical analysis and environmental testing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly suitable for this opportunity. Companies capable of providing consistent, high-quality testing according to the Warren Springs Laboratory method will find this contract beneficial for growth, offering the chance to secure long-term government business. The MCA's requirement to test approximately 120 samples every five years provides a steady stream of work, promoting sustained business growth and stability.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dispersant Testing Requirements

Notice Description

The UK Government have a legal obligation to respond to pollution events, usually the first port of call is chemical dispersants and therefore it is imperative to ensure the efficacy of this is in line with international standards. MCA hold approximately 1200 tons of chemical dispersant. This needs to be tested every 5 years to ensure the efficacy is 50% or higher. In the last 5 years less than half of our stockpile has been tested, which means we have 716 tons that still require testing, of which some of this has never been tested since its initial purchase (up to 30 years). MCA have now sorted each lot of dispersant into a batch, so that one from each batch can be tested every 5 years to save cost. This will equate to roughly 120 tests every 5 years. The quality of the tests must be consistent with the Warren Springs Laboratory method for testing chemical dispersants. Additional information: The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge. Once you have accessed Jaggaer, please navigate to itt_2243

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d974a76f-7743-4b0c-bebf-ba500271d495
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31843446-0e4a-4fb2-a246-d57d29a54603
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Oct 2024 - 5 Oct 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Banister & Polygon
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Further Information

Notice Documents

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