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22 Aug 2021 at 22:45

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12 Aug 2021 at 22:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Maritime & Coastguard Agency, which is seeking tenders for a contract titled "Contract for the Provision of Aerial Surveillance and Aerial Spray". This contract falls under the services category, specifically related to rescue services, and is aimed at addressing oil pollution at sea through aerial application of dispersants. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, and it is important for potential contractors to note that the contract has a duration of 2880 days. The initial award date was August 6, 2021, and the operational base for the services will primarily be the territorial waters and exclusive economic zones of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in aerial surveillance, environmental remediation, and pollution response services. Companies with expertise in aviation and the capacity to deploy resources for aerial dispersant application would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The Maritime & Coastguard Agency intends to engage with the industry to explore future contracting arrangements, thus creating a pathway for both small and medium enterprises and larger organisations to participate in upcoming bid competitions, enhancing their capabilities in oil spill responses.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Contract for the Provision of Aerial Surveillance and Aerial Spray

Notice Description

The contract covers the requirement to verify the potential pollution extent and appearance, initially identified by the MCA through satellite surveillance, and the UK's chosen response to actual oil pollution at sea, through the application from the air of dispersants.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract covers the requirement to verify the potential pollution extent and appearance, initially identified by the MCA through satellite surveillance, and the UK's chosen response to actual oil pollution at sea, through the application from the air of dispersants.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02d43f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020558-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75252000 - Rescue services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,630,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Aug 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
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
3
Supplier Names

2Excel Aviation Limited

RVL Group

RVL Group Ltd

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