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title: "Specialist Technical Support for Maritime Autonomous Surface Ship (MASS) Project"
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# Specialist Technical Support for Maritime Autonomous Surface Ship (MASS) Project

Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-26581d06-dcaf-4794-b58c-3e7dd1f46bc8

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Specialist Technical Support for Maritime Autonomous Surface Ship (MASS) Project" is conducted by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA). This project falls under the technical support services sector and is located in the South East of England. The procurement was initiated as a direct single tender action and has now reached the award stage, with a total contract value of £30,000. The contract period commenced on 1st May 2020 and concluded on 30th September 2020. The tender period ended on 30th April 2020, and the award notice was published on 11th November 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to participate in growing their service offerings in technical support. Companies with expertise in maritime technology, autonomous systems, or related service areas would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts, leveraging their skills to meet government requirements in innovative and efficient ways.

## Notice

There is a requirement for short term specialist technical support as detailed below in response to emerging Maritime Autonomous Surface Ship (MASS) project (namely Mayflower) comprising 30 days of work between the beginning of May 2020 and the end of September 2020

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8793fc84-c05a-4db0-954e-ab9a6c5c8277 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2020 - 30 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY |
| Additional buyers | DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO15 1EG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Banister & Polygon |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ATENTU |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71356300 - Technical support services

## Release History

- 22 Nov 2021 at 11:54 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8793fc84-c05a-4db0-954e-ab9a6c5c8277
- 11 Nov 2021 at 13:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8793fc84-c05a-4db0-954e-ab9a6c5c8277

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8793fc84-c05a-4db0-954e-ab9a6c5c8277
  22nd November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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