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title: "Expert Defence Review"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d5f9"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY"
published: "2025-10-29"
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# Expert Defence Review

Buyer: MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d5f9

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## Summary

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency, a central government authority located in Southampton, United Kingdom, recently completed a procurement process titled "Expert Defence Review." This process, which falls under the category of technical services, was aimed at maintaining excellence in technical reviews. The procurement phase culminated in the award being issued to I K Macleod & Associates Ltd, an SME based in Ross Shire. The contract, valued at £26,442 gross (£11,017.5 net), was signed on 10th September 2025 and covered a period from 11th to 18th September 2025. This procurement was carried out using a direct method, identified as "Below threshold - without competition," within the legal framework provided by the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents significant opportunities for technical service providers specialising in defence and safety reviews. The direct engagement of I K Macleod & Associates Ltd highlights a critical advantage for businesses familiar with industry-specific cases and methodologies, particularly those that can ensure continuity and coherence in reassessments. SMEs with a strong grasp of technical services in maritime safety could benefit from similar future opportunities, indicating a beneficial landscape for specialised technical consulting firms seeking to expand their footprint in public sector contracts.

## Notice

IK MacLeod & Associates Ltd is the expert appointed for the court in this matter. For reasons of consistency and continuity, it is essential that this expert continues with the review. Their familiarity with the case, prior analysis, and established methodology ensures that any reassessment is both coherent and credible.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069265-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Sep 2025 - 18 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £11,017 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | I K MACLEOD & ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71356000 - Technical services

## Release History

- 29 Oct 2025 at 10:47 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069265-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069265-2025
  29th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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