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MV Ruby - Emergency Measures

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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13 Dec 2024 at 14:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfTc) has concluded a procurement process for the "MV Ruby - Emergency Measures" contract. This tender involves providing emergency tugboat towing services to tow the MV Ruby cargo ship out to sea from Great Yarmouth Port, managing potentially explosive contaminated ammonium nitrate onboard. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically bulk carriers (CPV code 34512300). The contract was awarded to Svitzer Marine Ltd for a value of £218,156, effective from 15 November 2024 to 31 December 2024. The procurement method used was a direct award above the threshold, indicating an expedited process due to the urgent nature of the requirement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in maritime services, particularly those specialising in emergency response and towing services. Companies with expertise in handling hazardous cargo and swift mobilisation would find this type of contract highly suitable. The small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) status of Svitzer Marine Ltd as the selected supplier illustrates that there is potential for SMEs to gain from such government contracts. Bidding for similar emergency or specialised service contracts can help businesses expand their portfolio and demonstrate capability in high-stakes assignments.

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Notice Title

MV Ruby - Emergency Measures

Notice Description

This is an emergency tugboat towing service to tow the MV Ruby carg ship out to sea from the Great Yarmouth Port to manage her contaminated amonium nitrate cargo. The Health and Safety Executive has deemed the contaminated ammoniun nitrate cargo as potentially explosive and a danger to life.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9313f46b-b4fb-4211-a4ef-62bcae0e827f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/914bbf6f-a612-4aff-93ed-d3997c78e56e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct award above thrfeshold
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34512300 - Bulk carriers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£218,156 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£218,156 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
15 Nov 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SVITZER MARINE

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