Published date: 17 June 2021

Last edited date: 21 July 2021

Closed early engagement


Closing date: 23 July 2021

Contract summary

Industry

  • Shipping operations - 60640000

  • Research consultancy services - 73210000

Location of contract

South West

Procurement reference

tender_277826/972797

Published date

17 June 2021

Closing date

23 July 2021

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

As the government's leading maritime agency, the MCA is tasked with developing and continually evolving regulations that supports the UKs future ambitions and does not constrain our ability to be bold, innovative and forward thinking whilst at the same time not compromising on fundamental principles. In line with Maritime 2050 Strategic Ambitions, the MCA is supporting the UK to:

- Lead the way in taking action on clean maritime growth enjoying economic benefits from being an early adopter or fast mover.

- Strengthen our reputation for maritime innovation, maximising benefits to the UK from new maritime technology through our world leading universities, maritime small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and global companies.

- Continue to be recognised as the global leader in maritime safety and security standards and expertise worldwide.

The MCA has a requirement for a number of Work Packages to be completed to deliver a report on regulating the operation of Autonomous MASS (please read the attachment for further details).

Please register your interest for this opportunity here:

https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/esop/guest/go/public/registration

It is our intention to invite interested bidders to tender in early July.

More information

Previous notice about this procurement

Contract for Regulating the Operation of Autonomous MASS >24m length

  • Early engagement
  • Published 17 June 2021, last edited 24 June 2021

Additional text

You will need to be registered here to access the document and register your interest:
https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/esop/guest/go/public/registration

Please look for the following ITT:
itt_400 - Contract for Regulating the Operation of Autonomous MASS >24m length

About the buyer

Address

Spring Place - 105 Commercial Road
Southampton
SO18 2PG
England

Email

contracts@mcga.gov.uk