--- title: "Dispersant Testing Requirements" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d974a76f-7743-4b0c-bebf-ba500271d495" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d974a76f-7743-4b0c-bebf-ba500271d495" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d974a76f-7743-4b0c-bebf-ba500271d495.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d974a76f-7743-4b0c-bebf-ba500271d495.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY" published: "2024-08-19" --- # Dispersant Testing Requirements Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d974a76f-7743-4b0c-bebf-ba500271d495 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d974a76f-7743-4b0c-bebf-ba500271d495) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d974a76f-7743-4b0c-bebf-ba500271d495.json) ## Summary The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is currently in the tender stage for their "Dispersant Testing Requirements" contract, under the industry category of laboratory services (CPV code 71900000). This procurement process is focused on testing the efficacy of chemical dispersants used in pollution response, ensuring compliance with international standards. The procurement method is open, with the procedure categorised as "Open procedure (above threshold)." The contract period is scheduled from 7th October 2024 to 5th October 2029, with tender submission ending on 16th September 2024. The services are required in the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and globally. The procurement documents are accessible without restrictions and free of charge. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in laboratory services, especially those with experience in chemical analysis and environmental testing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly suitable for this opportunity. Companies capable of providing consistent, high-quality testing according to the Warren Springs Laboratory method will find this contract beneficial for growth, offering the chance to secure long-term government business. The MCA's requirement to test approximately 120 samples every five years provides a steady stream of work, promoting sustained business growth and stability. ## Notice The UK Government have a legal obligation to respond to pollution events, usually the first port of call is chemical dispersants and therefore it is imperative to ensure the efficacy of this is in line with international standards. MCA hold approximately 1200 tons of chemical dispersant. This needs to be tested every 5 years to ensure the efficacy is 50% or higher. In the last 5 years less than half of our stockpile has been tested, which means we have 716 tons that still require testing, of which some of this has never been tested since its initial purchase (up to 30 years). MCA have now sorted each lot of dispersant into a batch, so that one from each batch can be tested every 5 years to save cost. This will equate to roughly 120 tests every 5 years. The quality of the tests must be consistent with the Warren Springs Laboratory method for testing chemical dispersants. Additional information: The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge. Once you have accessed Jaggaer, please navigate to itt_2243 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31843446-0e4a-4fb2-a246-d57d29a54603 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 16 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 6 Oct 2024 - 5 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 | 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 - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71900000 - Laboratory services ## Release History - 19 Aug 2024 at 12:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31843446-0e4a-4fb2-a246-d57d29a54603 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31843446-0e4a-4fb2-a246-d57d29a54603 19th August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/ Instructions to Tenderers ## 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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