--- title: "Aerial Dispersant Spray (ADS) Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-849971c2-26d2-447a-8a52-8d6a199797c8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-849971c2-26d2-447a-8a52-8d6a199797c8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-849971c2-26d2-447a-8a52-8d6a199797c8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-849971c2-26d2-447a-8a52-8d6a199797c8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY" published: "2024-08-20" --- # Aerial Dispersant Spray (ADS) Service Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-849971c2-26d2-447a-8a52-8d6a199797c8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-849971c2-26d2-447a-8a52-8d6a199797c8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-849971c2-26d2-447a-8a52-8d6a199797c8.json) ## Summary The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has issued a tender for the provision of an Aerial Dispersant Spray (ADS) Service, following the expiry of the current contract. This procurement aims to appoint a capable and experienced provider to deliver an aviation service for applying oil spill dispersant throughout the United Kingdom's Exclusive Economic Zone. The procurement process follows the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Notable dates include a tender submission deadline on 24th September 2024, with the contract period set from 1st March 2027 to 28th February 2037. The procurement is classified under the industry category “Aerial and related services” with specific focus on aerial spraying and aircraft-operation services, targeting locations across the UK and various other regions. This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in aerial services, particularly those experienced in oil spill response and mitigation. SMEs are encouraged to participate, and the associated contracts will align with best practices in public procurement. The procurement’s comprehensive scope, which includes requirements for operational resilience, training, and innovation, makes it ideal for companies that can provide robust and scalable solutions. Businesses with capabilities in rapid response aviation assets and environmental regulatory compliance will find this tender particularly relevant for growth and long-term engagement with a prestigious public sector client, the MCA. ## Notice Further to a Prior Information Notice (PIN) reference: 2023/S 000-007002 issued on the 10th of March 2023, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) (the Authority) is undertaking this procurement to appoint a suitably capable and experienced provider to deliver the Authoritys Aerial Dispersant Spray Service following on from the expiry of the current contract. The purpose of this procurement is to contract for an aviation service for the application of oil spill dispersant that best meets the MCAs statutory obligations with respect to responding to and mitigating the impacts of marine oil spills. This will include aviation assets capable of carrying and applying large quantities of dispersant to an oil slick within a rapid timeframe to anywhere within the United Kingdoms (UK) Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), and be able to sustain an operation over an extended period of time. The solution to be procured must be compliant with both aviation regulatory environments, environmental regulations and industry best practice for aerial dispersant operations. The procurement will be operated in line with the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Regulations) and will use an output based specification, supported by detailed scenarios and conversations with industry to inform a market tailored solution, ensuring the most appropriate assets are provided and situated at the most suitable location and or locations in the UK to meet the Authoritys commitments. Furthermore, the procurement will include specific provisions to address training and innovations needs, dispersant logistics for an initial load and operational resilience and capability that will deliver a service that is an improvement on the current provision. This procurement will also take the opportunity to utilise a contract which aligns with the current best practice for public procurement. The information previously shared as part of the market engagement activity will be superseded by the procurement and contract documentation which is now available in connection with this contract notice. Only information shared pursuant to this Contract Notice should be relied upon by suppliers deciding whether to request to participate in this procurement. Additional information: The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge. Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address. Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically. Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address. Once logged into Jaggaer, please navigate to pqq_3876. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a6ee283-b98f-4594-bc4b-89c372b5e037 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 24 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2027 - 28 Feb 2037 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £87,600,000 | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 60440000 - Aerial and related services - 60441000 - Aerial spraying services - 60444000 - Aircraft-operation services - 90715200 - Other pollution investigation services ## Release History - 20 Aug 2024 at 14:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a6ee283-b98f-4594-bc4b-89c372b5e037 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a6ee283-b98f-4594-bc4b-89c372b5e037 20th August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/ Communication ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/maritime-and-coastguard-agency ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-849971c2-26d2-447a-8a52-8d6a199797c8. 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