---
title: "Emergency Towage Vessel (ETV) Provision - 2028"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050eb3"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY"
published: "2025-05-08"
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# Emergency Towage Vessel (ETV) Provision - 2028

Buyer: MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050eb3

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## Summary

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency is currently in the planning stage for the procurement titled "Emergency Towage Vessel (ETV) Provision - 2028". This procurement process is intended for the provision of managed emergency towage services in the north and north-west regions of Scotland. It falls under the services industry category with a focus on ship chartering services, and the entire project has an estimated gross value of £32.4 million, pegged for a five-year duration from 1st July 2028 to 30th June 2033. Key dates include a communication regarding a future notice expected by 1st July 2027, indicating the approaching start of a tendering process. The Maritime and Coastguard Agency, a public authority within the central government, serves as the buying organisation for this initiative, based in Southampton, United Kingdom.

This planned tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in maritime services, particularly those with the capability to provide emergency towage and ship chartering services. Companies looking to expand into or enhance their portfolio in the logistical marine services across Scotland would find this tender particularly rewarding, especially those with a focus on service delivery within public sector frameworks. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have been identified as suitable contenders, offering them a pathway to secure government contracts and bolster their position within the maritime industry. The significant contract value and long-term service provision further underscore the potential for growth and sustained business development for winning contractors.

## Notice

Provision of an Emergency Towage Vessel (ETV) managed service in the north/north-west of Scotland.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019700-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Jul 2027 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2028 - 30 Jun 2033 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £27,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | 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

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 63726400 - Ship chartering services

## Release History

- 8 May 2025 at 11:53 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019700-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019700-2025
  8th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/mca
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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