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title: "Provision of an Emergency Towage Vessel (ETV)"
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# Provision of an Emergency Towage Vessel (ETV)

Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-75162a2e-2dad-4ee1-b2d8-90391fa9e78c

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## Summary

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has awarded a contract for the provision of an Emergency Towage Vessel (ETV) in the north/north-west of Scotland. The contract aims to enhance maritime safety and pollution response in the region. The tender, classified under Anti-pollution ship services, had a value of £21,863,500 and was conducted through an open procedure. The contract period starts on July 1, 2023, and extends until June 30, 2028.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the marine services industry to provide Emergency Towage Vessel services in the specified region. Companies with experience in maritime safety, pollution response, and vessel towing are well-suited to compete. The procurement process reached the award stage on May 31, 2023, with MARNAVI S.P.A being the successful supplier selected by the MCA. Businesses interested in supporting the marine economy and ensuring safe shipping operations should explore potential partnerships or future opportunities related to this contract.

## Notice

The purpose of this Contracts Finder Notice is to notify the outcome of an awarded contract to provide the north/north-west of Scotland with an Emergency Towage Vessel (ETV) managed service for the Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) on behalf of His Majestys Coastguard (HMCG) thereby meeting the MCAs mandate to deliver maritime/environmental safety and pollution response. The delivery of this procurement activity will continue to mitigate the significant environmental sensitivity in the Minches and will also support the areas marine economy in addition to the need for shipping to operate safely and reliably in support of that economy. An ETV is a multi-purpose ship capable of towing disabled vessels and can also be used to standby a disabled vessel in case the problem on board cannot be rectified meaning towage intervention may be required. The ETV can also act as an on-station guard vessel to warn other shipping of the incident is in a shipping lane and presents a potential navigational hazard.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3978368b-f7e9-471d-bc12-3cab2292f727 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 May 2023 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2023 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £21,863,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £21,863,500 |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MARNAVI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60651300 - Anti-pollution ship services

## Release History

- 1 Jun 2023 at 08:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3978368b-f7e9-471d-bc12-3cab2292f727

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3978368b-f7e9-471d-bc12-3cab2292f727
  1st June 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/063f1c44-4eda-4f20-8d70-365d0214e117
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e973813a-87cf-46e6-87bb-886ba1b14a73
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## Notice URLs

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

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