Official UK procurement notice
MCA Technical Specialist Advisory Services - Lot 1 to Lot 6
Authority: Maritime and Coastguard Agency (Central government)·Consortium: 2 public authorities
What is being bought15 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionThe 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.
CPV: Architectural, engineering and surveying services · Cargo ships · Disaster recovery services · Diving services · Legal advisory and information services · Legal advisory and representation services · Legal advisory services · Legal services · Services related to the oil and gas industry · Technical services
Lots and requirements (15)Procurement structure
15 lots · no lot values published · same evaluation weights on every lotLot #1Salvage Technical ServicesAwarded
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.
Lot #2Cargo Technical ServicesAwarded
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
Lot #3Diving ServicesAwarded
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.
Lot #4Naval Architect, Masters and Chief Engineers, Surveyor Technical ServicesAwarded
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.
Lot #5The scope of Lot 1 shall include, but is not limited to services that typically…
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.
Lot #6The scope of Lot 1 shall include, but is not limited to services that typically…Planned
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.
Lot #7The scope of this Lot shall incorporate the requirement for Technical Experts to…Planned
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
Lot #8The scope of this Lot shall incorporate and consider Cargo vessels that carry:
The scope of this Lot shall incorporate and 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
Lot #9The scope of Lot 3 shall include, but is not limited to services that typically…
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.
Lot #10The scope of Lot 3 shall include, but is not limited to services that typically…Planned
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.
Lot #11The scope of Lot 4 shall include, but is not limited to services that typically…Planned
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.
Lot #12The scope of Lot 4 shall include, but is not limited to services that typically…
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.
Lot #15Naval Architect, Masters and Chief Engineers, Surveyor Technical ServicesCancelled
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.
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How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Published sub-criteria (2)
- Quality Factors (inclusive of Social Value): 70%
- Price: 30%
Published award criteria (2)
- Quality Factors (inclusive of Social Value): 70
- Price: 30
- Price carries 30 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 3 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- No (one-off requirement)
- First published
- 9 Apr 2024, 15:56 BST
- Last source update
- 4 Nov 2024, 12:31 GMT
- Award evaluation window
- 2 Sept 2024 – …
- FTS notice number
2024/S 000-035634- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-0450c3Find a Tender
How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
- 31 Aug 2024, 18:00 BST
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission","written"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bid validity
- 90 days from the deadline
- Bids opened
- 2 Sept 2024, 09:00 BST
Timeline
1 Jul 2024 → 4 Nov 2024 · 4 dates- Next notice expected1 Jul 2024, 00:00 BST
- Submission deadline31 Aug 2024, 18:00 BST
- Bids opened2 Sept 2024, 09:00 BST
- Notice published4 Nov 2024, 12:31 GMT
Notice history
6 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 16 Jul 2024- Published value updated to £19,000,00016 Jul 2024, 15:15 BSTwas £10,000,000
- Status changed to active16 Jul 2024, 15:15 BST
- Procurement method changed16 Jul 2024, 15:15 BST
- Deadline published: 31 Aug 2024, 18:00 BST16 Jul 2024, 15:15 BST
- Status changed to complete4 Nov 2024, 12:31 GMT
- Buyer details updated4 Nov 2024, 12:31 GMT
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecastContracts
Technical Dive Services · Briggs Marine Contractors Limited, CWaves Limited (Waves Group), Seawork Marine ServicesSME
- Signed
- 21 Oct 2024
- Value
- £19,000,000
- Status
- active
Emergency Response Legal Services · CWaves Limited (Waves Group), Hill Dickinson LLP
- Signed
- 21 Oct 2024
- Value
- £19,000,000
- Status
- active
Naval Architect, Masters and Chief Engineers, Surveyor Technical Services · ABL ENERGY & MARINE CONSULTANTS LIMITED, Brand Marine Consultants (UK) LtdSME, Brookes Bell, CWaves Limited (Waves Group), Resolve Salvage & Fire (Europe) LtdSME, TMC Marine Consultants Ltd
- Signed
- 11 Oct 2024
- Value
- £19,000,000
- Status
- active
Salvage Technical Services · Ambipar Response Limited, Artemas Cooperatie U.A.SME, BlueTack Projects BVSME, Brand Marine Consultants (UK) LtdSME, Briggs Marine Contractors Limited, CWaves Limited (Waves Group) +2 more
- Signed
- 7 Oct 2024
- Value
- £19,000,000
- Status
- active
Cargo Technical Services · Ambipar Response Limited, CWaves Limited (Waves Group)
- Signed
- 7 Oct 2024
- Value
- £19,000,000
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Salvage Technical Services | 8bids | — | — | — |
| 2 · Cargo Technical Services | 2bids | — | — | — |
| 3 · Diving Services | 3bids | — | — | — |
| 4 · Naval Architect, Masters and Chief Engineers, Surveyor Technical Services | 6bids | — | — | — |
| Whole notice | 2bids | — | — | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
2 public bodies on the noticeDispute resolution & review bodies
- Department for TransportReview body
- The High Court of England and Wales, Royal Courts of JusticeReview body
Bidders & participating suppliers
12 commercial parties on the notice- ABL ENERGY & MARINE CONSULTANTS LIMITEDAwarded supplier
- Ambipar Response LimitedAwarded supplier
- Artemas Cooperatie U.A.Awarded supplier
- BlueTack Projects BVAwarded supplier
- Brand Marine Consultants (UK) LtdAwarded supplier
- Briggs Marine ContractorsAwarded supplier
- Brookes BellAwarded supplier
- CWaves Limited (Waves Group)Awarded supplier
- Hill Dickinson LLPAwarded supplier
- Resolve Salvage & Fire (Europe) LtdAwarded supplier
Show 2 more suppliers
- SeaWork Marine ServicesAwarded supplier
- TMC Marine Consultants LtdAwarded supplier
Official documents & specifications
Official links; attachments are not copiedNo document links were published on the notice.