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Dispersant Testing Requirements

MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Oct 2024 at 13:56

Tender

19 Aug 2024 at 12:26

Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has undertaken a public procurement process titled "Dispersant Testing Requirements" in the industry category of Laboratory Services. This procurement is central to ensuring the UK's preparedness for pollution events by testing chemical dispersants. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the contract, valued at £326,000, was awarded to Ricardo AEA Ltd. The award stage was completed on 17th October 2024, with the contract being signed on 14th October 2024. The testing locations are within the UK, and bidders were evaluated based on quality (80%) and price (20%) criteria. The tender period concluded on 16th September 2024, followed by the bid opening on 17th September 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory services, particularly those with expertise in environmental and chemical testing. With the MCA needing to test 716 tons of chemical dispersants to meet legal obligations, businesses providing consistent quality testing in line with international standards stand to benefit. The procurement is suited to companies that can manage large-scale testing operations and have experience in compliance with standards such as the Warren Springs Laboratory method. Participating in such tenders not only provides financial gain but can enhance a company's reputation in the public sector, potentially leading to further opportunities.

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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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0491c0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033601-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

73111000 - Research laboratory services

90700000 - Environmental services

90715100 - Chemicals and oil pollution investigation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£326,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY
Additional Buyers

MARITIME & COASTGUARD AGENCY

Contact Name
Jonathan Nicklin
Contact Email
jonathan.nicklin@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

RICARDO AEA

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