Scope
Reference
TCA 3/7/1869
Description
To conduct an anthropometric assessment to evaluate the design and operational requirements for high-speed passenger craft to ensure the safety of passengers and crew as required by MAIB Recommendation 2023/120.
Total value (estimated)
- £41,666 excluding VAT
- £50,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 5 January 2026 to 31 March 2026
- 2 months, 27 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71356000 - Technical services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Submission
Enquiry deadline
26 November 2025, 11:00am
Tender submission deadline
15 December 2025, 11:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenderers must register on the Department for Transport's (DfT) procurement portal (Jaggaer) in order to access the tender documents and bid for this opportunity.
https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html
***Once logged into Jaggaer, navigate to: itt_2870 Anthropometric Assessment into Seating Arrangements in High-Speed Vessels***
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
The Contract that is due to be awarded as a result of this procurement will be awarded on the basis of the offer that is the most advantageous tender to the MCA.
The Award Criteria are:
70% Quality (of which 10% is Social Value, Technical Envelope)
30% Financial / Price (Commercial Envelope)
Quality will be assessed against the specification and service delivery requirements, and cost will be evaluated to ensure best value. Full details of the evaluation criteria and weightings will be provided in the tender documents.
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
Maritime and Coastguard Agency
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCWN-9665-QVMZ
105 Commercial Road
Southampton
SO15 1EG
United Kingdom
Email: Contracts@mcga.gov.uk
Region: UKJ32 - Southampton
Organisation type: Public authority - central government