Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13ce0-4d60-73bb-be97-63cff05c64ba/dispersant-testing-requirements [Skip to main content](#main-content) closedGBopen procedureSuitable for SMEs # Dispersant Testing Requirements [MCA - Maritime and Coastguard Agency](https://tendernation.io/buyers/mca-maritime-and-coastguard-agency) Estimated value Not stated Published 19 Aug 2024 Deadline Closed 16 Sept 2024 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](/opportunities/for-small-businesses)## About this tender The UK Government have a legal obligation to respond to pollution events, usually the first port of call is chemical dispersants and therefore it is imperative to ensure the efficacy of this is in line with international standards. MCA hold approximately 1200 tons of chemical dispersant. This needs to be tested every 5 years to ensure the efficacy is 50% or higher. In the last 5 years less than half of our stockpile has been tested, which means we have 716 tons that still require testing, of which some of this has never been tested since its initial purchase (up to 30 years). MCA have now sorted each lot of dispersant into a batch, so that one from each batch can be tested every 5 years to save cost. This will equate to roughly 120 tests every 5 years. The quality of the tests must be consistent with the Warren Springs Laboratory method for testing chemical dispersants. Additional information: The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge. Once you have accessed Jaggaer, please navigate to itt\_2243 ## CPV classification Laboratory services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice ](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/d974a76f-7743-4b0c-bebf-ba500271d495) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free ](/register) [Buyer profileMCA - Maritime and Coastguard Agency: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/mca-maritime-and-coastguard-agency)[SectorMore Architecture, engineering & surveying tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/architecture-engineering-surveying) ## More tenders like this [Vacuum Pump Tritium Testing UK Atomic Energy Authority 30 days left 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1464c-dd0c-72ed-b7bd-bac1e52155ab/vacuum-pump-tritium-testing)[Mechanical and Electrical Consultant Tender University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust 37 days left 23 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a145df-0fba-7085-98fc-1c9389531130/mechanical-and-electrical-consultant-tender)[Asbestos Surveys Northamptonshire Partnership Homes 27 days left 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14571-3963-732e-a081-bef649a3206b/asbestos-surveys)[Design Lead for Christchurch Learning Centre School Satellite Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council 31 days left 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14503-59e7-72ad-900a-82eaae1a3048/design-lead-for-christchurch-learning-centre-school-satellite)[Penistone Station - Independent Assessor Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council 26 days left 12 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14495-7973-71c1-9c37-1ba8178069cf/penistone-station-independent-assessor)[CA18575 - RFQ 2026/42 - Conservation Engineer for St Paul's Church The Crag Cemetery Rostrevor Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) 27 days left 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a144b0-e0b5-70b1-a4eb-e5b6dc8d3bbe/ca18575-rfq-202642-conservation-engineer-for-st-pauls-church-the-crag-ceme)