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Hire of Shipping Agents for Emergency Response Work

MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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06 May 2026 at 08:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency has successfully completed the contracting process for the "Hire of Shipping Agents for Emergency Response Work." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically for the hire of vessels with crew, and pertains to emergency response work during the SOLONG and Stena Immaculate incident. The agency, based in Southampton, contracted Pentagon Marine Limited, a large supplier located in Stallingborough. The procurement method was direct and below threshold, meaning it was awarded without competition. The contract was signed on 14 September 2025 and covered the period from 15 to 22 September 2025, with a total value of £17,400.41.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the maritime and logistics industries, particularly those offering shipping and crew services. Given the nature of the emergency response work, companies with expertise in mobilising resources quickly and efficiently will find a strategic advantage. Additionally, businesses looking to expand their operations within government contracts or enhance their credibility by working with national agencies, such as the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, would be well-suited to consider such opportunities as they can foster potential long-term partnerships and open pathways to further contracts in a niche and essential field.

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Notice Title

Hire of Shipping Agents for Emergency Response Work

Notice Description

Hire of Shipping Agent for Tug vessels relating to emergency response work during the SOLONG and Stena Immaculate incident.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069217
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041360-2026
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

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60651000 - Hire of vessels with crew

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Sep 20258 months ago
Contract Period
14 Sep 2025 - 22 Sep 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

PENTAGON MARINE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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