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Expert Defence Review

MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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29 Oct 2025 at 10:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency, a central government authority located in Southampton, United Kingdom, recently completed a procurement process titled "Expert Defence Review." This process, which falls under the category of technical services, was aimed at maintaining excellence in technical reviews. The procurement phase culminated in the award being issued to I K Macleod & Associates Ltd, an SME based in Ross Shire. The contract, valued at £26,442 gross (£11,017.5 net), was signed on 10th September 2025 and covered a period from 11th to 18th September 2025. This procurement was carried out using a direct method, identified as "Below threshold - without competition," within the legal framework provided by the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents significant opportunities for technical service providers specialising in defence and safety reviews. The direct engagement of I K Macleod & Associates Ltd highlights a critical advantage for businesses familiar with industry-specific cases and methodologies, particularly those that can ensure continuity and coherence in reassessments. SMEs with a strong grasp of technical services in maritime safety could benefit from similar future opportunities, indicating a beneficial landscape for specialised technical consulting firms seeking to expand their footprint in public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Expert Defence Review

Notice Description

IK MacLeod & Associates Ltd is the expert appointed for the court in this matter. For reasons of consistency and continuity, it is essential that this expert continues with the review. Their familiarity with the case, prior analysis, and established methodology ensures that any reassessment is both coherent and credible.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d5f9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069265-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71356000 - Technical services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£11,017 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Sep 20252 months ago
Contract Period
10 Sep 2025 - 18 Sep 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

I K MACLEOD & ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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