- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 1 – Salvage Technical and Professional Services
- Lot 2 – Cargo Professional Services
- Lot 3 – Oil & Gas Technical and Professional Services
- Lot 4 – Technical Dive Professional Services
- Lot 5 – Naval Architect, Masters and Chief Engineers, Surveyors
- Lot 6 Emergency Response Legal Services
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Southampton
Contact
Jonathan Nicklin
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/maritime-and-coastguard-agency
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
His Majestys Coastguard (HMCG) Specialist Advisory Services
Reference number
TCA 3/7/1501
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 71356000 - Technical services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
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), 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).
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £10,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots:
The anticipated scope of the future framework agreement is as follows:
Lot 1 – Salvage Technical and Professional Services.
Lot 2 – Cargo Professional Services
Lot 3 – Oil & Gas Technical and Professional Services
Lot 4 – Technical Dive Professional Services
Lot 5 – Naval Architect, Masters and Chief Engineers, Surveyor Technical & Professional Services
Lot 6 Emergency Response Legal Service
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot No
Lot 1 – Salvage Technical and Professional Services
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71356000 - Technical services
- 72251000 - Disaster recovery services
- 76000000 - Services related to the oil and gas industry
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot No
Lot 2 – Cargo Professional Services
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 34512400 - Cargo ships
- 71356000 - Technical services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot No
Lot 3 – Oil & Gas Technical and Professional Services
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71356000 - Technical services
- 76000000 - Services related to the oil and gas industry
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot No
Lot 4 – Technical Dive Professional Services
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 98363000 - Diving services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot No
Lot 5 – Naval Architect, Masters and Chief Engineers, Surveyors
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71250000 - Architectural, engineering and surveying services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot No
Lot 6 Emergency Response Legal Services
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79100000 - Legal services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The MCA may require legal advice and associated services 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.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
1 July 2024
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes