Contract

MCA Technical Specialist Advisory Services - Lot 1 to Lot 6

  • Maritime and Coastguard Agency

F03: Contract award notice

Notice identifier: 2024/S 000-035634

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

Published 4 November 2024, 12:31pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Maritime and Coastguard Agency

Spring Place, 105 Commercial Road

Southampton

SO15 1EG

Contact

Jonathan Nicklin

Email

jonathan.nicklin@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.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

MCA Technical Specialist Advisory Services - Lot 1 to Lot 6

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), 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.

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)

Value excluding VAT: £19,000,000

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Salvage Technical Services

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 71356000 - Technical services

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 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.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality Factors (inclusive of Social Value) / Weighting: 70

Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 30

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the duration of this Framework Agreement by 36 months.

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Cargo Technical Services

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 71356000 - Technical services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

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

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality Factors (inclusive of Social Value) / Weighting: 70

Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 30

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the duration of the Framework Agreement by 36 months.

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Diving Services

Lot No

4

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.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality Factors (inclusive of Social Value) / Weighting: 70

Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 30

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the duration of the Framework Agreement by 36 months.

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Naval Architect, Masters and Chief Engineers, Surveyor Technical Services

Lot No

5

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 71250000 - Architectural, engineering and surveying services
  • 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 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.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality Factors (inclusive of Social Value) / Weighting: 70

Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 30

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the duration of the Framework Agreement by 36 months.

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Naval Architect, Masters and Chief Engineers, Surveyor Technical Services

Lot No

Lot 6 Emergency Response Legal Services

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 79100000 - Legal services
  • 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services
  • 79111000 - Legal advisory services
  • 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

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.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality Factors (inclusive of Social Value) / Weighting: 70

Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 30

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the duration of the Framework Agreement by 36 months.

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

four.2) Administrative information

four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number: 2024/S 000-021871


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

1

Title

Salvage Technical Services

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

7 October 2024

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 8

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Ambipar Response Limited

Crawley

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

CWaves Limited (Waves Group)

London

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Briggs Marine Contractors

Fife

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

SeaWork Marine Services

Eastleigh

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

TMC Marine Consultants Ltd

London

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Brand Marine Consultants (UK) Ltd

London

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Artemas Cooperatie U.A.

Utrecht

Country

Netherlands

NUTS code
  • NL310 - Utrecht
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

BlueTack Projects BV

Zaltbommel

Country

Netherlands

NUTS code
  • NL33 - South Holland
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £19,000,000


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

2

Title

Cargo Technical Services

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

7 October 2024

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 2

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Ambipar Response Limited

Crawley

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

CWaves Limited (Waves Group)

London

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £19,000,000


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

4

Title

Technical Dive Services

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

21 October 2024

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 3

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

CWaves Limited (Waves Group)

London

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Briggs Marine Contractors

Fife

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

SeaWork Marine Services

Eastleigh

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £19,000,000


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

5

Title

Naval Architect, Masters and Chief Engineers, Surveyor Technical Services

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

11 October 2024

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 6

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

CWaves Limited (Waves Group)

London

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

TMC Marine Consultants Ltd

London

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Brookes Bell

Liverpool

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Brand Marine Consultants (UK) Ltd

London

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

ABL ENERGY & MARINE CONSULTANTS LIMITED

London

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Resolve Salvage & Fire (Europe) Ltd

London

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £19,000,000


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

6

Title

Emergency Response Legal Services

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

21 October 2024

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 2

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Hill Dickinson LLP

Liverpool

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

CWaves Limited (Waves Group)

London

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £19,000,000


Section six. Complementary information

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

The High Court of England and Wales, Royal Courts of Justice

Strand

London

WC2A 2LL

Country

United Kingdom