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title: "Technical Services to Support Loss of Joanna C Investigation"
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# Technical Services to Support Loss of Joanna C Investigation

Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-489e2651-54c9-4762-9400-c2ab813f2796

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## Summary

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has successfully awarded a contract for Technical Services to Support Loss of Joanna C Investigation. The contract falls under the industry category of technical services and has a value of £25,760. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action, with the contract period starting on 12th September 2023 and ending on 30th September 2024 in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This procurement opportunity, overseen by MCA, offers a chance for businesses, particularly those specialised in technical services, to compete and provide expertise in naval architecture. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this tender suitable for their capabilities. The focus of this opportunity is on supporting the investigation of a maritime incident, presenting a unique business growth avenue for companies in the marine industry.

## Notice

The requirement is for a Naval Architects report that is required as expert evidence in the investigation of the sinking of the FV JOANNA C and loss of 2 of its crew. Report was requested by prosecuting Counsel to assist with a decision to prosecute. Criteria was identified by prosecuting Counsel, and these were set out in a letter of instruction to the Naval Architect. The report meets those instructions, the evidence required can only come form a Naval Architect with the necessary competence and whose expertise a court will accept.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cbd2494-1ea7-402f-9496-82e334698ad4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 11 Sep 2023 - 30 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,760 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,760 |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | I K MACLEOD & ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71356000 - Technical services

## Release History

- 15 Sep 2023 at 08:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cbd2494-1ea7-402f-9496-82e334698ad4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cbd2494-1ea7-402f-9496-82e334698ad4
  15th September 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/12c97475-0901-42e4-9b5e-9a287fcad11f
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## Notice URLs

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

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