The Maritime and Coastguard Agency is the ‘National Competent Authority’ for pollution response in the UK, meaning it has a legally delegated authority to perform this function.

As part of this response the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s (MCA) holds counter pollution equipment and dispersant at several strategic locations around the UK. This equipment needs regular renewal and update to maintain operational capability and this case is part of the ongoing replacement program.

The MCA has a requirement to initially purchase two hybrid generators, with scope to purchase further amounts over a three year call-off contract subject to ongoing funding.

The MCA has a requirement to initially purchase two hybrid lighting rigs, again with scope to purchase further rigs over the three year contract subject to ongoing funding.

The MCA has a requirement to initially purchase an amount of marine salvage plasters and magnets, with scope to purchase further amounts over a three-year contract subject to ongoing funding.

The MCA has a requirement to initially purchase 2 submersible pumps, with scope to purchase further amounts over a three-year call-off contract subject to ongoing funding.

The MCA has a requirement to initially purchase 4 x 50 metre lengths (200m in total) of Heavy-Duty Inflatable Offshore Oil Containment Boom, with scope to purchase further amounts over the three year contract, as well as one Hydraulically Driven Boom Reel, again with scope to purchase further reels over the three year contract, subject to ongoing funding

The MCA has a requirement to initially purchase two welfare units, with scope to purchase further amounts over a three-year call-off contract subject to ongoing funding.