Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Southampton
UK
Contact person: Jonathan Nicklin
E-mail: jonathan.nicklin@mcga.gov.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/maritime-and-coastguard-agency
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
MCA Technical Specialist Advisory Services
II.1.2) Main CPV code
71356000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.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) during the life of this framework agreement.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
19 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
II.2) Description
Lot No: Lot 1 – Salvage Technical Services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
71356000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 60
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: Lot 2 – Cargo Technical Services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
71356000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 60
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: Lot 3 – Oil & Gas Technical Services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
71356000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 60
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: Lot 4 – Technical Dive Services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
98363000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 60
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: Lot 5 – Naval Architect, Masters and Chief Engineers, Surveyor Technical Services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
71250000
71356000
76000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 60
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: Lot 6 Emergency Response Legal Services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79100000
79110000
79111000
79140000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 60
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2024/S 000-011501
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
31/08/2024
Local time: 18:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
02/09/2024
Local time: 09:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Department for Transport
Great Minster House, 33 Horseferry Road
London
SW1P 4DR
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
16/07/2024