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title: "INVITATION TO TENDER A STUDY TO REVIEW THE RISKS PRESENTED BY, AND TO, SHIPPING WITHIN THE UNITED KINGDOM EXCLUSIVE ECONOMIC ZONE (UK EEZ) AND TO ASSESS THE AVAILABILITY AND ADEQUACY OF EMERGENCY TOWAGE ARRANGEMENTS."
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buyer: "MARITIME & COASTGUARD AGENCY"
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# INVITATION TO TENDER A STUDY TO REVIEW THE RISKS PRESENTED BY, AND TO, SHIPPING WITHIN THE UNITED KINGDOM EXCLUSIVE ECONOMIC ZONE (UK EEZ) AND TO ASSESS THE AVAILABILITY AND ADEQUACY OF EMERGENCY TOWAGE ARRANGEMENTS.

Buyer: MARITIME & COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b7eb7d84-452b-4d15-9a35-9822521e2b6b

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## Summary

The Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) is seeking tenders for a study to review the risks associated with shipping within the United Kingdom Exclusive Economic Zone (UK EEZ) and to evaluate the adequacy of emergency towage arrangements. The tender, identified as "TCA 3/7/1065," was published on 4th September 2018, with the tender period concluding on 5th October 2018. The overall contract value is set at £200,000, and the contract is expected to commence on 14th October 2018 and run until 31st March 2019. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically classified as a feasibility study and advisory service, following an open procedure procurement method. The primary address for submission is located in Southampton, England (SO15 1EG).

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in feasibility studies, advisory services, or risk assessment within the maritime industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to engage, as the contract has been marked suitable for them. Companies with expertise in maritime safety, risk management, and emergency response strategies will find this procurement an excellent fit to showcase their capabilities and potentially expand their portfolio through collaboration with the government.

## Notice

The MCA wishes to commission a study into the risks presented by, and to, shipping within the UK EEZ and to assess the availability and adequacy of any emergency towage arrangements in the UK. Based on the level of risk and the local commercial availability of emergency towage, the study will be designed to research the current and future risks to, and from, shipping, and make recommendations as to whether the UK requires emergency towing services at strategic locations around the UK coastline.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7faed87e-513d-4025-8c79-59a0605db640 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | 20 Nov 2018 - 18 May 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £169,935 |
| 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 | MARITIME & 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 | FRAZER NASH CONSULTANCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

## Release History

- 20 Nov 2018 at 15:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7faed87e-513d-4025-8c79-59a0605db640
- 26 Sep 2018 at 15:27 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cb02c28-1a9e-478d-8f7e-860961cfae58
- 25 Sep 2018 at 10:31 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cb02c28-1a9e-478d-8f7e-860961cfae58
- 10 Sep 2018 at 16:11 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cb02c28-1a9e-478d-8f7e-860961cfae58
- 4 Sep 2018 at 10:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cb02c28-1a9e-478d-8f7e-860961cfae58

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7faed87e-513d-4025-8c79-59a0605db640
  20th November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cb02c28-1a9e-478d-8f7e-860961cfae58
  26th September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6a3a3dd9-0b12-472e-8843-8f3c077abb1a
  E tender label
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/91c75fb3-9cb0-4d16-8c16-547aaa167a4a
  Statement of Requirement
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/88fe2726-8d1a-4a0b-8146-2471eae2d117
  Form of Tender
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5e9b110f-cec6-400e-ae31-321195786038
  Terms and Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e6567955-896b-41e6-8b87-7a2980b7678d
  Instructions for tenderers
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9854ec77-8bd8-47cd-ac34-6ae4e565a7e7
  Invitation to Tender letter
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/40fdb0e3-4787-4570-a5ef-9d94b50bb207
  Price Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/43e94965-5606-419e-a0f5-c9528cf577c1
  Questions and Answers - Updated 25-9-18
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5e231e5b-f284-49bf-affa-a12b7f35bc2a
  DfT Terms and Conditions - updated
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8b905bf3-b1c2-4497-b9a1-79fa20399646
  Questions and Answers - updated 26/9/2018

## Notice URLs

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

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