Tender

Anthropometric Assessment into Seating Arrangements in High-Speed Vessels

MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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Tender

14 Nov 2025 at 12:49

Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency has initiated a tender process titled "Anthropometric Assessment into Seating Arrangements in High-Speed Vessels." This procurement falls under the industry category of technical services, specifically focusing on ensuring the safety of passengers and crew aboard high-speed passenger craft. The buying organisation, a central government public authority, is based in Southampton, United Kingdom. The tender is in the active procurement stage, with key dates indicating that the submission period ends on 15th December 2025, and the final contract period is scheduled from 5th January 2026 to 31st March 2026. Interested parties must register on the Department for Transport's procurement portal to access tender documents and submit bids electronically.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in technical services and safety assessments, particularly those with experience in maritime projects. Companies with expertise in anthropometric assessments and ergonomic design are well-suited to compete for this contract, which emphasizes quality and value. With the contract being awarded based on a combination of quality, social value, and financial criteria, businesses that can demonstrate high-quality service delivery aligned with the Maritime and Coastguard Agency's standards stand to gain a competitive advantage in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Anthropometric Assessment into Seating Arrangements in High-Speed Vessels

Notice Description

To conduct an anthropometric assessment to evaluate the design and operational requirements for high-speed passenger craft to ensure the safety of passengers and crew as required by MAIB Recommendation 2023/120.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e16d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073960-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71356000 - Technical services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£41,666 Under £100K
Lots Value
£41,666 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 20252 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

Further Information

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