Planning

His Majestys Coastguard (HMCG) Specialist Advisory Services

  • Maritime and Coastguard Agency

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice identifier: 2024/S 000-011501

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-0450c3

Published 9 April 2024, 3:56pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Maritime and Coastguard Agency

Southampton

Contact

Jonathan Nicklin

Email

contracts@mcga.gov.uk

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