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Marking and Guarding the wreck of the SS Richard Montgomery - 23/24

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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27 Jan 2025 at 14:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has completed a procurement process under a direct procurement method to mark and guard the wreck of the SS Richard Montgomery for the financial year 2023/24. This project falls under the miscellaneous services industry category (CPV Code 98300000) and is located near Sheerness in Kent, South East England. The procurement involved a single tender action below the threshold and was scheduled from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2024. The contract has been awarded to the Port of Sheerness, with the award being made active on 28th November 2024, and the contract notice was published on 27th January 2025. The total value of the contract is £89,903 GBP.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses operating in the miscellaneous services sector, particularly those equipped to handle maritime safety and security operations. Companies with experience in the protection and maintenance of maritime sites would find this contract aligns well with their service offerings. Additionally, the need for regular monitoring and guarding services means there is potential for establishing long-term partnerships with the MCA. However, it should be noted that this contract was suited to larger enterprises, as it was not specifically targeted at SMEs or VCSEs.

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Notice Title

Marking and Guarding the wreck of the SS Richard Montgomery - 23/24

Notice Description

Marking and Guarding of wreck of the SS Richard Montgomery for the financial year 01/04/2023- 31/03/2024, ,which lies in the waters near Sheerness in Kent.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-315a1b4a-e6ac-4587-b911-2d4491825f66
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09d81d87-2662-40fe-b09b-048af0c26b12
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98300000 - Miscellaneous services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£89,903 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£89,903 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO15 1EG
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Banister & Polygon
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PORT OF SHEERNESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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