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# MCA Technical Specialist Advisory Services - Lot 1

Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3b1b3a6d-127e-4fa4-aa98-6b6dafe3974d

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## Summary

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has concluded the procurement process for the MCA Technical Specialist Advisory Services under Lot 1: Salvage Technical Services. This open procedure tender, published on behalf of the Secretary of State for Transport, seeks to establish a framework agreement with commercial providers experienced in the maritime sector, specifically offering multi-disciplinary technical and scientific services in response to emergency incidents. The awarded contract, managed primarily by the MCA, includes delivery across a diverse array of locations comprising the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and other global locations. This contract, which spans from 28th October 2024 to 26th October 2029, is currently in the Award stage, with a transparency notice confirming the details released on 4th November 2024.

Businesses specialising in maritime technical and scientific services have a robust opportunity to expand through engagement with this framework. Especially well-suited are SMEs and companies with a strong maritime background, capable of providing swift, expert services in emergency scenarios. The inclusion of a wide range of contracting authorities, including the Department for Transport Central, Trinity House, the Northern Lighthouse Board, and possibly the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office, provides a substantial and varied client base. This long-term framework agreement not only promises stability but also extensive networking within the maritime services industry, driving potential business growth.

## Notice

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is looking to establish a Framework Agreement on behalf of the Secretary of State for Transport. The framework is made up of specialist commercial providers with a firm background in the maritime sector who supply multi-disciplinary maritime technical and scientific services in response to an emergency incident. The Contracting Authorities will usually be the MCA, Department for Transport Central, Trinity House, Northern Lighthouse Board. The MCA reserve the right to procure services on behalf of the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), Home Office, DEFRA, British Overseas Territories (Anguilla, Ascension, Bermuda, British Antarctic Territory, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Falkland Islands, Gibraltar, Monserrat, Saint Helena, South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands, Tristan da Cunha and the Pitcairn Islands and Turks & Caicos Islands) and Crown Dependencies (Jersey, Guernsey & Isle of Man) during the life of this framework agreement in the event of an emergency response requirement. This is a transparency notice confirming the award of the supplier onto the following lot: Lot 1 Salvage Technical Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af9a1160-aba1-4131-848a-ffb337bb0d04 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 28 Oct 2024 - 26 Oct 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLUETACK PROJECTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71356000 - Technical services

## Release History

- 4 Nov 2024 at 14:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af9a1160-aba1-4131-848a-ffb337bb0d04

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af9a1160-aba1-4131-848a-ffb337bb0d04
  4th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/737b1077-3a03-49c1-990f-3349c9773f88
  n/a

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/maritime-and-coastguard-agency

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