--- title: "MCA Technical Specialist Advisory Services (Lot 5)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8f76977f-2a24-4af1-b6b5-1d9bb56363ff" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8f76977f-2a24-4af1-b6b5-1d9bb56363ff" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8f76977f-2a24-4af1-b6b5-1d9bb56363ff.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8f76977f-2a24-4af1-b6b5-1d9bb56363ff.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY" published: "2024-11-04" --- # MCA Technical Specialist Advisory Services (Lot 5) Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8f76977f-2a24-4af1-b6b5-1d9bb56363ff [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8f76977f-2a24-4af1-b6b5-1d9bb56363ff) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8f76977f-2a24-4af1-b6b5-1d9bb56363ff.json) ## Summary The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has awarded a framework agreement for MCA Technical Specialist Advisory Services (Lot 5) under an open procedure. This procurement falls under the technical services category (CPV: 71356000) and covers diverse geographical areas including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. The contract, effective from 28th October 2024 to 26th October 2029, is primarily for emergency maritime technical and scientific services. The main contracting authorities involved include the MCA, Department for Transport, Trinity House, and the Northern Lighthouse Board, among others. The transparency notice was published on 4th November 2024, marking the completion of the award stage. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in maritime technical and scientific services, particularly those with capabilities in naval architecture, engineering, and surveyor technical services. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to participate, given the framework’s inclusivity towards these business types. Eligible suppliers have the potential to engage in crucial emergency response projects, thereby enhancing their portfolio and expanding their market reach. Interested businesses must be adept in delivering high-quality multidisciplinary services to meet the diverse needs of multiple contracting authorities. ## Notice The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is looking to establish a Framework Agreement on behalf of the Secretary of State for Transport. The framework is made up of specialist commercial providers with a firm background in the maritime sector who supply multi-disciplinary maritime technical and scientific services in response to an emergency incident. The Contracting Authorities will usually be the MCA, Department for Transport Central, Trinity House, Northern Lighthouse Board. The MCA reserve the right to procure services on behalf of the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), Home Office, DEFRA, British Overseas Territories (Anguilla, Ascension, Bermuda, British Antarctic Territory, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Falkland Islands, Gibraltar, Monserrat, Saint Helena, South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands, Tristan da Cunha and the Pitcairn Islands and Turks & Caicos Islands) and Crown Dependencies (Jersey, Guernsey & Isle of Man) during the life of this framework agreement in the event of an emergency response requirement. This is a transparency notice confirming the award of the supplier onto the following lot: Lot 5 Naval Architect, Masters and Chief Engineers, Surveyor Technical Services ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53efb5d8-dcc7-4235-8f3c-dd5b5665ea9f | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 6 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 10 Oct 2024 | | Contract period | 28 Oct 2024 - 26 Oct 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | 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 | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | TMC MARINE CONSULTANTS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71356000 - Technical services ## Release History - 4 Nov 2024 at 14:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53efb5d8-dcc7-4235-8f3c-dd5b5665ea9f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53efb5d8-dcc7-4235-8f3c-dd5b5665ea9f 4th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## 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. 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