Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Southampton
UK
Contact person: Jonathan Nicklin
E-mail: contracts@mcga.gov.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/maritime-and-coastguard-agency
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from 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
His Majestys Coastguard (HMCG) Specialist Advisory Services
Reference number: TCA 3/7/1501
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).
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
10 000 000.00
GBP
II.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
II.2) Description
Lot No: Lot 1 – Salvage Technical and Professional Services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
71356000
72251000
76000000
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 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 No: Lot 2 – Cargo Professional Services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
34512400
71356000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.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
Lot No: Lot 3 – Oil & Gas Technical and Professional Services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
71356000
76000000
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.
Lot No: Lot 4 – Technical Dive Professional 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.
Lot No: Lot 5 – Naval Architect, Masters and Chief Engineers, Surveyors
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
71250000
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.
Lot No: Lot 6 Emergency Response Legal Services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79100000
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.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
01/07/2024
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
09/04/2024