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# Specialist Engineering Consultant

Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b60f47d7-bdc3-4b4c-9079-40218be1ee3d

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## Summary

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is seeking a Specialist Engineering Consultant to assist with Emission Reduction projects as part of their ongoing work in the maritime sector. This procurement process is currently complete, with a total contract value of £80,321. The contract period runs from 2nd November 2020 to 31st January 2021, following a single tender action below threshold. The services required fall under the category of civil engineering consultancy, with the specific tasks aimed at enhancing the agency's capabilities in implementing new fuels and supporting the development of maritime regulations.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses with expertise in specialist engineering consultancy, particularly those focused on maritime technologies and emissions reduction. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to consider participation, as the nature of the work requires highly specialised skills that are not easily transferable. The successful execution of this project may pave the way for further contracts aimed at advancing the UK's Clean Maritime Plan, thereby facilitating growth opportunities in the maritime and environmental technology sectors.

## Notice

This proposal is a request for the resource of a Specialist engineering conultant to work with the MCA in responding to Emission Reduction projects. This support is specifically sought to respond to the projects withn the Emission Reduction function and lead the team in this area. The initial timeline for this resource is 5 days, per week commencing 02.11.20 to end on 31.03.20. The Specialist engineering consultant assist MCA to pick up on current project work, and all future work packages that are currently stagnate in the department. This kind of skill set cannot be transferred. It takes years of working in a specialist hands on role to achieve these kinds of skill and knowledge and adjacent markets are ahead of the Maritime Emission Reduction Industry on this. All projects that have yet to start / complete, will not be able to complete without the specialist support role in situe.By having the consultant, it enables MCA to:- Provide expert engineering input to support the development, maintenance and delivery of the Maritime Future Technologies programme/work plan and to enable delivery against the plan. This will include advising on prioritisation of where we should focus our efforts/engagement. -Build expertise in implementation of new fuels from a regulatory perspective so that technical advice can be given to operators to design and build ships with new propulsion technologies and energy saving measures.-Supporting the development of maritime regulation (within MCA remit) and engagement with other regulators that have an interest to strategically enable the scale uptake of zero emission technologies to support the Government's ambitions set out in the Clean Maritime Plan.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78f8afd5-d86b-46ed-a474-3965d1121a0b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 2 Nov 2020 - 31 Jan 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,321 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,321 |
| 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 | INTERIM PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

## Release History

- 27 Aug 2021 at 13:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78f8afd5-d86b-46ed-a474-3965d1121a0b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78f8afd5-d86b-46ed-a474-3965d1121a0b
  27th August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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