MCA Technical Specialist Advisory Services

The scope of Lot 1 shall include, but is not limited to services that typically provide advice regarding vessel assessment, wreck removal, environmental protection, safety measures, salvage equipment and coordination advice with relevant authorities and to work closely to facilitate communication between the Contracting Authority and all other parties engaged in any Salvage response requirement.

The scope of this Lot shall incorporate and consider Cargo vessels that carry: • Nuclear • Hazardous and Noxious Substance (HNS): • Flammable, Toxic, Explosive, Reactive, Corrosive and Bio-Hazard • Bulk • Packaged • Alternate/New Fuels - LNG, Ammonia, Hydrogen, Methanol et al • General

The scope of Lot 3 shall include, but is not limited to services that typically provide Oil and Gas subject matter expertise whom will work with relevant companies and authorities to facilitate communication between the Contracting Authority and all other parties engaged in any requirement.

The scope of Lot 4 shall include, but is not limited to services that typically provide dive teams to the Contracting Authority for the purposes of supporting operational activity for vessels of all sizes and must be in a position to address the specific needs and challenges associated with underwater operations, and by doing so providing comprehensive support to the Contracting Authority.

Subject Matter Experts that can assist the Contracting Authority to analyse the structural integrity of vessels and develop suitable and robust salvage plans that include, but are not limited to naval architect, masters, surveyors and chief engineers. Service Providers are required to provide a detailed understanding of vessel design and engineering principles to the salvage response and contribute essential insights to ensure the safe and effective recovery of distressed maritime assets.

The MCA may require legal advice and associated services to support in the response to an emergency response situation for the MCA, its UK Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies to ensure compliance with, and implementation of, International Maritime obligations and conventions. In the international arena, the UK Member State comprises of the UK, the OTs and CDs and the UK represents the OTs and CDs at the International Maritime Organization and International Labour Organization and retains responsibility for the OTs and CDs which includes monitoring of compliance towards internationally set obligations.