--- title: "REGULATING THE OPERATION OF AUTONOMOUS AND REMOTELY OPERATED VESSELS >24M LENGTH" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-68807471-d424-4631-94fb-fe989e464d7a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-68807471-d424-4631-94fb-fe989e464d7a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-68807471-d424-4631-94fb-fe989e464d7a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-68807471-d424-4631-94fb-fe989e464d7a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY" published: "2021-12-17" --- # REGULATING THE OPERATION OF AUTONOMOUS AND REMOTELY OPERATED VESSELS >24M LENGTH Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-68807471-d424-4631-94fb-fe989e464d7a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-68807471-d424-4631-94fb-fe989e464d7a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-68807471-d424-4631-94fb-fe989e464d7a.json) ## Summary The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), based in Southampton, is seeking to regulate the operation of autonomous and remotely operated vessels exceeding 24 metres in length. This procurement falls under the shipping operations category and is currently at the Award stage, with the contract having been awarded on 9 December 2021. The total contract value is £30,500, and it is expected to run from 10 December 2021 to 31 March 2023. Businesses interested in participating must have registered on the designated platform to access bid documents. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and businesses with expertise in maritime regulations, clean maritime technology, and safety standards. Companies providing advisory services, feasibility studies, and related consultancy can leverage their capabilities in this area, potentially benefiting from the MCA's drive to enhance the UK’s global maritime leadership and innovation efforts. As the procurement method employed is open, many qualified suppliers can compete for the related work packages, fostering a competitive environment. ## Notice As the government's leading maritime agency, the MCA is tasked with developing and continually evolving regulations that supports the UKs future ambitions and does not constrain our ability to be bold, innovative and forward thinking whilst at the same time not compromising on fundamental principles. Inline with Maritime 2050 Strategic Ambitions, the MCA is supporting the UK to: - Lead the way in taking action on clean maritime growth enjoying economic benefits from being an early adopter or fast mover. - Strengthen our reputation for maritime innovation, maximising benefits to the UK from new maritime technology through our world leading universities, maritime small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and global companies. - Continue to be recognised as the global leader in maritime safety and security standards and expertise worldwide. The MCA has a requirement for a number of Work Packages to be completed to deliver a report on regulating the operation of Autonomous MASS Additional information: You will need to be registered here to access the documents for this ITT and submit your bid: https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/esop/guest/go/public/registration ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/475f513a-ac3f-4915-8534-b26a00373bef | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Dec 2021 | | Submission deadline | 29 Nov 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 9 Dec 2021 | | Contract period | 10 Dec 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £31,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £30,500 | | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 60640000 - Shipping operations - 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis - 71314000 - Energy and related services - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services ## Release History - 17 Dec 2021 at 12:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/475f513a-ac3f-4915-8534-b26a00373bef ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/475f513a-ac3f-4915-8534-b26a00373bef 17th December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://dft.app.jaggaer.com Link to eSourcing Portal ## Notice URLs - https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/esop/guest/go/public/registration ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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