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title: "Dispersant Testing Requirements"
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# Dispersant Testing Requirements

Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-53c1abfa-6bed-4e31-9812-283b5a897af3

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## Summary

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), based in Southampton, England, has completed the procurement process for the "Dispersant Testing Requirements" contract under the industry category of Laboratory Services (CPV code 71900000). The open procedure process was utilised, and the contract was awarded to Ricardo AEA Ltd on 14 October 2024. Key dates for this contract include the contract period starting on 4 November 2024 and ending on 2 November 2029. The contract involves testing approximately 716 tons of chemical dispersant, ensuring that MCA's stockpile meets international standards.

This procurement represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory services, particularly those capable of conducting chemical efficacy tests. SMEs are encouraged to participate due to the suitability criteria which favours small and medium enterprises. Companies with expertise in chemical analysis and compliance with the Warren Springs Laboratory method can find this tender advantageous for business growth, especially given the extended duration of the contract and the potential for consistent work over the five-year periods of testing.

## Notice

The UK Government have a legal obligation to respond to pollution events, usually the first port of call is chemical dispersants and therefore it is imperative to ensure the efficacy of this is in line with international standards. MCA hold approximately 1200 tons of chemical dispersant. This needs to be tested every 5 years to ensure the efficacy is 50% or higher. In the last 5 years less than half of our stockpile has been tested, which means we have 716 tons that still require testing, of which some of this has never been tested since its initial purchase (up to 30 years). MCA have now sorted each lot of dispersant into a batch, so that one from each batch can be tested every 5 years to save cost. This will equate to roughly 120 tests every 5 years. The quality of the tests must be consistent with the Warren Springs Laboratory method for testing chemical dispersants.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b52e5a59-018c-4f1b-b5b4-d7484d31042f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 4 Nov 2024 - 2 Nov 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £326,060 |
| 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 | RICARDO AEA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 17 Oct 2024 at 14:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b52e5a59-018c-4f1b-b5b4-d7484d31042f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b52e5a59-018c-4f1b-b5b4-d7484d31042f
  17th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f4c38e93-1831-4276-ac2b-86c6ae76bfa6
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## Notice URLs

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

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