Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cb2-22d4-72f6-9ac8-a9686d812a89/contract-for-the-provision-of-an-offshore-containment-recovery-system

closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

# Contract for the provision of an offshore containment & recovery system

[MCA - Maritime and Coastguard Agency](https://tendernation.io/buyers/mca-maritime-and-coastguard-agency)

Estimated value

£400,000

Published

9 Feb 2023

Deadline

Closed

10 Mar 2023

## Who can bid

- Buyer says suitable for SMEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid.
- Open procedure

    Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage.

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## About this tender

The MCA wishes to purchase an Offshore Containment & Recovery System capable of operating in open waters. The system should be able to recover oil in sea currents up to 6 knots and be deployed and towed by a single vessel, with the option to use two vessels. The Oil Recovery and Containment System will be part of the MCA's stockpile of Counter Pollution Equipment and will be used, in the event of a major marine oil spill, for the recovery of oil spilled into the seas around the UK. The System will also be used on a regular basis for training exercises.

## CPV classification

Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery

Source

Contracts Finder (UK)

[View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/31132d4a-51ce-4783-a405-eb6eec66d7c8)

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