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Type of document: Contract Notice
Country: United Kingdom
Publication Ref: 041483/S 000-2026
Nature of contract: Service contract
Procedure: Not specified
Regulation of procurement: Not applicable
Type of bid required: Not applicable

UKPGA UK2: Preliminary Market Engagement Notice

I) Contracting Authority/Entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Official name: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
National registration number: PCWN-9665-QVMZ

Postal address: 105 Commercial Road
Town: Southampton
Postal code: SO15 1EG
Country: United Kingdom

Email: Contracts@mcga.gov.uk

I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Public authority – central government

II) Object
II.1.1) Title
Health and Safety Noise Assessment Project
Reference number: TCA 3/7/1929

II.1.3) Type of contract
Services

II.1.4) Short description
Early Market Engagement for Health and Safety Noise Assessment Project -This Market Questionnaire aims to gather information on the options, capabilities, and potential solutions available for conducting noise risk assessments across the following areas of MCA operational activity. The MCA’s requirements are divided into three parts :
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MCA Requirement will cover the following:
Part 1: Noise Risk Assessment and Recommended Levels of Hearing Protection
A feasibility study is required to determine the extent of noise exposure experienced by SCOO and CRO rescue team members during helicopter related operations. These personnel assist with the removal of casualties from helicopters when transferring to ambulances or hospital facilities, and they may also be exposed during live rescue operations when helicopters are required to hover overhead. This results in exposure to high noise levels and significant downward pressure.
The initial scope covers three helicopter types, assessed in possibility three geographical areas, to understand typical noise levels and exposure profiles. The study may be extended depending on initial findings.
Part 2: Noise Risk Assessment for Marine Surveyors During Vessel Inspections
Marine Surveyors frequently access high noise environments such as engine rooms, generator spaces, and other machinery compartments during vessel inspections. Although hearing protection is currently provided, the MCA requires a clearer understanding through dosimetry measurements of:
• the cumulative noise exposure experienced over time, and
• whether existing hearing protection remains suitable and sufficient.
Part 3: Assessment of Noise Exposure from Headset Use in Rescue Coordination Centres
Rescue Coordinators in JRCC and MRCC centres use communication headsets continuously, sometimes for extended periods (over one to two hours) depending on the duration and complexity of rescue missions. Staff have reported concerns related to constant static noise and the potential impact on their long term hearing.
The MCA seeks to determine:
• the cumulative level of noise exposure from headset use, and
• the associated risk to employee hearing health.
This questionnaire is intended to furnish the MCA with the key information it requires to plan a fair and open procurement for this service, including:
• Market appetite for participating in a tender process.

II.1.5) Estimated Total Value
Value (including VAT)
130,000
Value (excluding VAT)
104,000
Currency
GBP

II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title
Contract/Lot No
1

II.2.2) CPV codes
Main CPV code
71317200

II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code
UK – United Kingdom

II.2.7) Contract dates (estimated)
Start
2026-07-01 00:00
End
2029-06-01 23:59
Duration
2 years 11 months 1 day

II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
2026-05-19 23:59

III) Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

IV) Procedure
IV.1) Description

IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement

VI) Complementary information
Link to source/bidding documents

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
2026-05-06 12:32

VI.6) Engagement information
Engagement deadline
2026-05-19 23:59
Engagement process description
If you would like to take part in this Market Engagement this will be run on the MCA and Department for Transport Sourcing Portal “Jaggaer”:
 
You must first register on the portal – you can do this by clicking the grey “click here to register!” button on the link above and follow the instructions.
In addition, please note that you will require a DUNS number (Dun and Bradstreet) to register. If you do not know your number access the following link to find yours: , click on the D-U-N-S number section. If a DUNS number is not found there is guidance on how to acquire one in the same place.
Once in the Jaggaer system please look for PQQ: pqq_752 – Early Market Engagement – Health and Safety Noise Assessment Project for further information to respond.
If you have any initial trying to access the Market Engagement please contact Contracts@mcga,gov.uk