Planning

Emergency Towage Vessel (ETV) Provision - 2028

MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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Planning

08 May 2025 at 11:53

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency is currently in the planning stage for the procurement titled "Emergency Towage Vessel (ETV) Provision - 2028". This procurement process is intended for the provision of managed emergency towage services in the north and north-west regions of Scotland. It falls under the services industry category with a focus on ship chartering services, and the entire project has an estimated gross value of £32.4 million, pegged for a five-year duration from 1st July 2028 to 30th June 2033. Key dates include a communication regarding a future notice expected by 1st July 2027, indicating the approaching start of a tendering process. The Maritime and Coastguard Agency, a public authority within the central government, serves as the buying organisation for this initiative, based in Southampton, United Kingdom.

This planned tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in maritime services, particularly those with the capability to provide emergency towage and ship chartering services. Companies looking to expand into or enhance their portfolio in the logistical marine services across Scotland would find this tender particularly rewarding, especially those with a focus on service delivery within public sector frameworks. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have been identified as suitable contenders, offering them a pathway to secure government contracts and bolster their position within the maritime industry. The significant contract value and long-term service provision further underscore the potential for growth and sustained business development for winning contractors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Emergency Towage Vessel (ETV) Provision - 2028

Notice Description

Provision of an Emergency Towage Vessel (ETV) managed service in the north/north-west of Scotland.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050eb3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019700-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

63726400 - Ship chartering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£27,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 20272 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2028 - 30 Jun 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY
Contact Name
Richard Skeats
Contact Email
contracts@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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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