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title: "Tripartite Agreement MCA/OSRL/2Excel"
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# Tripartite Agreement MCA/OSRL/2Excel

Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5991c132-59b7-42ee-a3e9-1bc677bf4287

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## Summary

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) initiated a tender process for a tripartite agreement titled "Tripartite Agreement MCA/OSRL/2Excel" for IT services, specifically consulting and software development. The procurement was a direct method, executed as a single tender action below the threshold. The process was completed on 13 September 2020, and the awarded contract valued at £2,000,000 commenced on 14 September 2020, with an end date of 11 March 2022. The location for the delivery of the service is in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in IT consultancy and software development services. Companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are encouraged to consider involvement in similar future opportunities. Those with expertise in aerial dispersant technologies and environmental emergency response solutions may find valuable partnerships through such contracts, helping them expand their market presence and capabilities.

## Notice

A tripartite agreement between the MCA, Oil Spill Response Limited OSRL) and 2Excel/T2 Aviation for the MCA's access to OSRL's backup Boeing 727 fitted with TERSUS aerial dispersant spray system, when it is not required by OSRL or its members, to supplement the MCA's existing 737 400 aerial spray capability. In order to access the service from 2Excel, the MCA is required to become an Associate Member of OSRL and will enter into a further agreement with OSRL which sets out how MCA will be able to access such service and any restrictions around the same as a result of OSRL's obligations to its wider membership.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd62d9b7-bf1c-462f-8158-86de8914e02c |
| 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 | 18 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 13 Sep 2020 - 11 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,000,000 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 2EXCEL AVIATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 18 Aug 2021 at 13:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd62d9b7-bf1c-462f-8158-86de8914e02c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd62d9b7-bf1c-462f-8158-86de8914e02c
  18th August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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