--- title: "MCA Technical Specialist Advisory Services - Lot 1 to Lot 6" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0450c3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0450c3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0450c3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0450c3.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY" published: "2024-11-04" --- # MCA Technical Specialist Advisory Services - Lot 1 to Lot 6 Buyer: MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0450c3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0450c3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0450c3.json) ## Summary The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has announced the completion of multiple public procurement contracts under the Framework Agreement titled "MCA Technical Specialist Advisory Services - Lot 1 to Lot 6." This framework, valued at £19,000,000, encompasses various technical and scientific services within the maritime sector, specifically addressing emergency incidents. The awarded contracts, finalised as of October 2024, include services such as Salvage Technical Services, Cargo Technical Services, Diving Services, Naval Architect and Engineering Services, and Emergency Response Legal Services. These services will be utilised across the UK by the MCA, Trinity House, Northern Lighthouse Board, and the Department for Transport, among others, extending to British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies during emergency situations. This framework presents many opportunities for businesses with expertise in maritime technical services. With lots focusing on distinct areas such as salvage operations, cargo handling, underwater operations, and legal advisory in emergency responses, businesses specialising in these fields can significantly benefit. Companies like Ambipar Response Limited, CWaves Limited (Waves Group), and Hill Dickinson LLP, among others, are now positioned to expand their service offerings. SMEs and large enterprises with capabilities in maritime consultancy, engineering, and emergency response can leverage this framework for substantial growth and enhancement of their portfolios, serving critical roles in high-stakes maritime operations. ## 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 shall be 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. ### Lot Information Lot Lot 1 – Salvage Technical and Professional Services The scope of Lot 1 shall include, but is not limited to services that typically provide vessel assessment, wreck removal, environmental protection, safety measures, salvage equipment and coordination advice with relevant authorities and to work closely to facilitate communication between the Contracting Authority and all other parties engaged in any Salvage response requirement. Lot Lot 2 – Cargo Professional Services The scope of this Lot shall incorporate the requirement for Technical Experts to support the Contracting Authority and shall include Cargo vessels that carry: * Nuclear Cargo * Hazardous and Noxious Substance (HNS): Flammable, Toxic, Explosive, Reactive, Corrosive and Bio-Hazard, Bulk and Packaged Cargo * Alternate/New Fuels - LNG, Ammonia, Hydrogen, Methanol Cargo etc. * General Cargo Lot Lot 3 – Oil & Gas Technical and Professional Services The scope of Lot 3 shall include, but is not limited to services that typically provide Oil and Gas subject matter expertise whom will work with relevant companies and authorities to facilitate communication between the Contracting Authority and all other parties engaged in any requirement. Lot Lot 4 – Technical Dive Professional Services The scope of Lot 4 shall include, but is not limited to services that typically provide dive teams to the Contracting Authority for the purposes of supporting operational activity for vessels of all sizes and must be in a position to address the specific needs and challenges associated with underwater operations, and by doing so providing comprehensive support to the Contracting Authority. Lot Lot 5 – Naval Architect, Masters and Chief Engineers, Surveyors Subject Matter Experts that can assist the Contracting Authority to analyse the structural integrity of vessels and develop suitable and robust salvage plans that include, but are not limited to naval architect, masters, surveyors and chief engineers. Service Providers are required to provide a detailed understanding of vessel design and engineering principles to the salvage response and contribute essential insights to ensure the safe and effective recovery of distressed maritime assets. Naval Architect, Masters and Chief Engineers, Surveyor Technical Services The scope of Lot 6 is to Legal Services that the Contracting Authority may require to support in the response to an emergency response situation for the MCA, its UK Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies to ensure compliance with, and implementation of, International Maritime obligations and conventions. In the international arena, the UK Member State comprises of the UK, the OTs and CDs and the UK represents the OTs and CDs at the International Maritime Organization and International Labour Organization and retains responsibility for the OTs and CDs which includes monitoring of compliance towards internationally set obligations. Options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the duration of the Framework Agreement by 36 months. Lot Lot 1 – Salvage Technical Services The scope of Lot 1 shall include, but is not limited to services that typically provide advice regarding vessel assessment, wreck removal, environmental protection, safety measures, salvage equipment and coordination advice with relevant authorities and to work closely to facilitate communication between the Contracting Authority and all other parties engaged in any Salvage response requirement. Lot Lot 2 – Cargo Technical Services The scope of this Lot shall incorporate and consider Cargo vessels that carry: * Nuclear * Hazardous and Noxious Substance (HNS): * Flammable, Toxic, Explosive, Reactive, Corrosive and Bio-Hazard * Bulk * Packaged * Alternate/New Fuels - LNG, Ammonia, Hydrogen, Methanol et al * General Lot Lot 3 – Oil & Gas Technical Services The scope of Lot 3 shall include, but is not limited to services that typically provide Oil and Gas subject matter expertise whom will work with relevant companies and authorities to facilitate communication between the Contracting Authority and all other parties engaged in any requirement. Lot Lot 4 – Technical Dive Services The scope of Lot 4 shall include, but is not limited to services that typically provide dive teams to the Contracting Authority for the purposes of supporting operational activity for vessels of all sizes and must be in a position to address the specific needs and challenges associated with underwater operations, and by doing so providing comprehensive support to the Contracting Authority. Lot Lot 5 – Naval Architect, Masters and Chief Engineers, Surveyor Technical Services Subject Matter Experts that can assist the Contracting Authority to analyse the structural integrity of vessels and develop suitable and robust salvage plans that include, but are not limited to naval architect, masters, surveyors and chief engineers. Service Providers are required to provide a detailed understanding of vessel design and engineering principles to the salvage response and contribute essential insights to ensure the safe and effective recovery of distressed maritime assets. Salvage Technical Services The scope of Lot 1 shall include, but is not limited to services that typically provide advice regarding vessel assessment, wreck removal, environmental protection, safety measures, salvage equipment and coordination advice with relevant authorities and to work closely to facilitate communication between the Contracting Authority and all other parties engaged in any Salvage response requirement. Options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the duration of this Framework Agreement by 36 months. Cargo Technical Services The scope of Lot 2 shall incorporate and consider Technical Services that consider Cargo vessels that carry: * Nuclear * Hazardous and Noxious Substance (HNS): * Flammable, Toxic, Explosive, Reactive, Corrosive and Bio-Hazard * Bulk * Packaged * Alternate/New Fuels - LNG, Ammonia, Hydrogen, Methanol et al * General Options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the duration of the Framework Agreement by 36 months. Diving Services The scope of Lot 4 shall include, but is not limited to services that typically provide dive teams to the Contracting Authority for the purposes of supporting operational activity for vessels of all sizes and must be in a position to address the specific needs and challenges associated with underwater operations, and by doing so providing comprehensive support to the Contracting Authority. Options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the duration of the Framework Agreement by 36 months. Naval Architect, Masters and Chief Engineers, Surveyor Technical Services The scope of Lot 5 is to secure Technical Services that can assist the Contracting Authority to analyse the structural integrity of vessels and develop suitable and robust salvage plans that include, but are not limited to naval architect, masters, surveyors and chief engineers. Service Providers are required to provide a detailed understanding of vessel design and engineering principles to the salvage response and contribute essential insights to ensure the safe and effective recovery of distressed maritime assets. Options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the duration of the Framework Agreement by 36 months. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035634-2024 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2024 | | Future notice date | 30 Jun 2024 | | Award date | 6 Oct 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £19,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £19,000,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Active, Cancelled, Planned | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY | | Locality | SOUTHAMPTON | | Post town | Southampton | | Postcode | N/A | | 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 | 12 | | Supplier names | ABL ENERGY & MARINE CONSULTANTS; AMBIPAR RESPONSE; ARTEMAS COOPERATIE U.A.; BLUETACK PROJECTS; BRAND MARINE CONSULTANTS (UK; BRIGGS MARINE CONTRACTORS; BROOKES BELL; CWAVES LIMITED (WAVES GROUP; HILL DICKINSON; RESOLVE SALVAGE & FIRE (EUROPE; SEAWORK MARINE SERVICES; TMC MARINE CONSULTANTS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 34512400 - Cargo ships - 71250000 - Architectural, engineering and surveying services - 71356000 - Technical services - 72251000 - Disaster recovery services - 76000000 - Services related to the oil and gas industry - 79100000 - Legal services - 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services - 79111000 - Legal advisory services - 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services - 98363000 - Diving services ## Release History - 4 Nov 2024 at 12:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035634-2024 - 16 Jul 2024 at 14:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021871-2024 - 9 Apr 2024 at 14:56 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011501-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/ - 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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