MCA Small Vessel Chartering Provision
Maritime and Coastguard Agency · South East
Key facts
- Contract starts
- 15 Jun 2025
- Contract ends
- 15 Jun 2031
- Buyer type
- Central government
- Source
- Contracts Finder
Description
Counter Pollution is one of His Majestys Coastguards (HMCG) Seven Functions and the Counter Pollution and Salvage (CPS) branch operates as the UK Competent Authority with specific responsibility for Counter Pollution preparedness and responding to at-sea pollution from shipping and offshore installations within the UK Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), and the management of the UK Government's stockpiles of equipment and dispersant.
It is tasked to:
- Protect public Health
- Prevent pollution occurring by minimising the risk of pollution from ships and offshore installations;
- Determine any actual, or threat of, environmental impact and, where pollution occurs:
- Minimise the impact on the UK waters, the UK EEZ, coastlines and economic interest. Take the lead in responding to pollution at sea from ships and/or monitor the at-sea-clean up contracted by ship owners/insurers;
CPS currently source its vessel hire requirements on a case by case basis and secure charters from a range of suppliers based on competitive market rates. The requirement moving forward however is to secure a long-term partner to work with the team in the delivery of all ship chartering services across all of its sectors, securing value for money, provide effective management of counter pollution risk and shall provide HMCG with a contract that is transparent and auditable.
The procurement will be undertaken in accordance with the new Procurement Regulations (Procurement Act 2023) which are due to come into force in February 2025.
The full scope of these changes setting out how public procurements will be undertaken from this date are set out here:
https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/transforming-public-procurement
Categories (CPV)
- 60651000 Hire of vessels with crew
Similar open tenders
Provision of Pilot and Aircraft services for the RAF Falcons Parachute Display Team
Location: South WestBuyer: Ministry of Defence
Open tenderCloses 3 Dec, 202629 daysValue £1.56mSource Find a TenderPROVISION OF UK BASED LIGHT AIRCRAFT AND PILOT SERVICES FOR THE DELIVERY OF RAF FALCONS PARACHUTING ACTIVITY. THE CONTRACT IS FOR A 3 YEAR PERIOD COMMENCING 1 MARCH 2027 UNTIL 28 FEBRUARY 2030. The proposed contract commencing 1st March 2027 to 28th February 2030 with seasons/training from 1st Mar to 31st OCT i. A lig
RFT for the provision of Charter Flights and Associated Support Services for the purpose of Return Operations
Location: IrelandBuyer: Department of Justice Home Affairs and Migration
Open tenderCloses 7 Dec, 202633 daysValue €14.00MSource TEDThe provision of charter flights and associated support services for the purpose of Return Operations (the “Return Operations”) to the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration. The Services comprise the provision of fixed wing charter aircraft and all services required to support the return from this State of
Demand Responsive Bus Service - NEL
Location: Yorkshire and the HumberBuyer: North East Lincolnshire Borough Council
Open tenderCloses 3 Dec, 202629 daysValue £2.10mSource Find a TenderNorth East Lincolnshire Council are seeking to appoint a new delivery partner for a transformational Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) service within North East Lincolnshire. The DRT service is also known as Phone n Ride. The aim is to provide an effective DRT service across the North East Lincolnshire area. Whilst the
Transport Tender
Location: Yorkshire and the HumberBuyer: John Leggott Sixth Form College
Open tenderCloses 29 Jan, 20273 monthsValue £550.00kSource Find a Tenderohn Leggott College is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced transport operator(s) to provide reliable, safe and efficient passenger transport services for students travelling to and from the College. The procurement covers the operation of scheduled student transport routes serving the College's catc
Global Travel, Accommodation and Venue Management Services
Location: North WestBuyer: Government Commercial Agency
Open tenderCloses 8 Dec, 202634 daysValue £36.25bnSource Find a TenderA framework providing comprehensive booking solutions for all UK Public Sector Travel needs, including air, rail, taxis, coaches, car hire, accommodation and venues for meetings, conferences and events, as well as emergency travel and accommodation solutions, including for civilian cohorts under the care of a UK Public
Local Bus Service Procurements – February 2027
Location: East of EnglandBuyer: Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority
Open tenderCloses 2 Dec, 202628 daysValue £7.02mSource Find a TenderThe Authority intends to award multiple contracts for an initial period of 2 years. The estimated contract value for the initial term between the six distinct lots is between £4,000,000 & £4,400,000 excluding VAT. The contracts are anticipated to commence on 28 February 2027 or such other date as agreed by the Authorit