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title: "Interim Partners Ltd Extension"
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# Interim Partners Ltd Extension

Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-387cb3e6-2da7-4908-a236-0b5defaec6c7

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## Summary

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has initiated a procurement process for the extension of a specialist engineering consultancy titled "Interim Partners Ltd Extension." This contract falls within the technical analysis or consultancy services category, particularly related to emission reduction projects. The procurement method is a direct single tender action, with a total contract value of £179,643. The contract period will extend from 31 March 2021 to 31 March 2022, with key activities commencing shortly before the end date of the previous contract on 31 March 2021. The delivery will take place in the South East of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering consultancy, particularly those with expertise in maritime emissions and regulatory compliance regarding new propulsion technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations with relevant skills and experience in environmental consultancy will be well-suited to compete for this contract, particularly given the increasing focus on zero-emission technologies in the maritime sector.

## Notice

This proposal is a request for the extension of resource of a Specialist engineering consultant to work with the MCA in responding to Emission Reduction projects. This support is specifically sought to respond to the projects within the Emission Reduction function and lead the team in this area. The initial timeline for this resource was 5 days, per week commencing 02.11.20 to end on 31.03.21. The proposal is to extend from 31.03.21 until 31.03.22 for another full year at 5 days per week. The Specialistengineering consultant will deliver a specific project on the Technology Matrix. This kind of skill set cannot be transferred. It takes years of working in a specialist hands on role to achieve these kinds of skill and knowledge and adjacent markets areahead of the Maritime Emission Reduction Industry on this. By having the consultant, it enables MCA to:- Provide expert engineering input to support the development, maintenance and delivery of the Maritime Future Technologies programme/work plan and to enable delivery against the plan. This will include advising on prioritizationof where we should focus our efforts/engagement. -Build expertise in implementation of new fuels from a regulatory perspective so that technical advice can be given to operators to design and build ships with new propulsion technologies and energy saving measures.-Supporting the development of maritime regulation (within MCA remit) and engagement with other regulators that have an interest to strategically enable the scale uptake of zero emission technologies to support the Government's ambitions set out in the Clean Maritime Plan. Additional information: ecm_3653

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/436a87a5-ad50-42e1-b123-e3cdfd2b129c |
| 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 | 27 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £179,643 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £179,643 |
| 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 |
| 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 | INTERIM PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

## Release History

- 27 Aug 2021 at 08:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/436a87a5-ad50-42e1-b123-e3cdfd2b129c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/436a87a5-ad50-42e1-b123-e3cdfd2b129c
  27th August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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