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title: "Dover Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Office Refurbishment and Infrastructure Works"
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# Dover Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Office Refurbishment and Infrastructure Works

Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-70c2b409-6116-4fd8-9d2e-14590c928653

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## Summary

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is seeking bids for the refurbishment and infrastructure works at the Dover Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC), an essential site for delivering coastguard services in the UK. The procurement, classified under the works category, is currently in the Tender stage and is being conducted through an open procedure. Interested suppliers have until 28th February 2022 to submit their proposals. The estimated contract value is £660,000 VAT inclusive, and work is expected to commence on 14th March 2022, concluding by 31st March 2022. The location of the project is Dover, in the South East of England, with specific delivery addresses falling under the postal code CT15 5NA.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for construction and electrical contractors, particularly those experienced in refurbishments within operational facilities. Businesses specialising in resilient power solutions, design and construction management, and related infrastructure improvements would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Given the importance of maintaining critical rescue operations, timely and effective delivery is essential, making this an appealing prospect for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant expertise to expand their portfolio in government contracting.

## Notice

The site at Dover is a critical operational location to for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency. Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre Dover and the team who work from the location deliver the six coastguard missions. The site is also the location where the Maritime and Coastguard Agency delivers its mandated Vessel Traffic Services for the Dover Strait and the Thames approaches. The Operational areas require refurbishment to support a new layout and additional desks in both the Operations Room and a new Vessel Traffic Services area. In addition, the following works are also required to improve the overall resilience of the site: - Resilient power - Uninterruptable Power Supply to support all identified operational areas. - Electrical switchgear and Uninterruptable Power Supply Rooms - preventative works to protect from flooding, corrosion, and loss of power. - Exposed infrastructure - protection/replacement of exposed plant / assets. The Contractor will take on Design responsibility for the works, acting as Principal Designer and as the Principal Contractor - (Construction Design & Management Regulations 2015). The form of contract will be the NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract Main Option A - Lump Sum with Activity Schedule To bid for this opportunity, potential suppliers must register on the Department for Transport Procurement Portal (Jaggaer) and navigate to ITT number 733. https://dft.app.jaggaer.com Please note the estimated Contract Value is Inclusive of VAT

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34b8cbaa-261d-4bac-8e3e-f22e22f33414 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £660,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 28 Jan 2022 at 16:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34b8cbaa-261d-4bac-8e3e-f22e22f33414

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34b8cbaa-261d-4bac-8e3e-f22e22f33414
  28th January 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://dft.app.jaggaer.com
  Link to eSourcing Portal

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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