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TMAR3146 - MAIB Navigational Risk Assessment

DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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15 Oct 2025 at 09:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport, identified as a public authority within the central government, concluded an award process for the procurement titled "TMAR3146 - MAIB Navigational Risk Assessment." This procurement pertains to the services industry, focusing on research services particularly in the navigational risk assessment within a defined area of the North Sea. The procurement process, completed under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54, was conducted directly without competition due to its below threshold status. The contracting process was finalised on 9th October 2025, with a contract period extending until 30th September 2026.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in maritime research services, particularly those capable of conducting navigational risk assessments. The contract was awarded to NASH Maritime, a large-scale supplier based in Stockport, illustrating the demand for specialised expertise in maritime navigation safety analysis. Businesses with capabilities in similar maritime services could benefit from aligning their offerings with governmental needs for safety assessments, thereby growing their presence in the public sector and contributing to national maritime safety objectives. Such contracts also enable companies to establish themselves as key players in providing critical research services to government entities.

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Notice Title

TMAR3146 - MAIB Navigational Risk Assessment

Notice Description

The MAIB conducted market analysis for the assessment of the navigational risk assessment for a defined area of the North Sea region including the location of the collision between the Portugal registered containership Solong and the USA registered oil/chemical tanker Stena Immaculate on 10 March 2025. The research concluded that one supplier could provide the service. The scope of this project is to identify the navigational risk at the accident location and proximate sea areas.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cd11
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065496-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,869 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
8 Oct 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
dftc.procurement@dft.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NASH MARITIME

Further Information

Notice Documents

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