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title: "Oil Dispersant Tests"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a2a99371-d21c-4652-9756-a620493af429"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY"
published: "2024-01-31"
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# Oil Dispersant Tests

Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a2a99371-d21c-4652-9756-a620493af429

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## Summary

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has awarded a contract for "Oil Dispersant Tests" to Ricardo AEA Ltd for laboratory services in the South East region, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was direct with a single tender action, and the contract value is £31,800. The tender period ended on 10th January 2024, with the contract period starting from 11th January 2024 and ending on 10th January 2025.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those offering laboratory services, to engage with the MCA in delivering oil dispersant tests. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited to participate in this contract, which aims to support testing activities critical for environmental and safety compliance within the maritime industry.

## Notice

Oil dispersant tests carried out in a laboratory

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b32ed6d-bfb5-4251-8797-bc28c0d1d7a0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | 11 Jan 2024 - 10 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £31,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £31,800 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RICARDO AEA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 31 Jan 2024 at 14:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b32ed6d-bfb5-4251-8797-bc28c0d1d7a0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b32ed6d-bfb5-4251-8797-bc28c0d1d7a0
  31st January 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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