Planning

Marine Superintendency RFI

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

10 Sep 2024 at 10:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is initiating a procurement process titled "Marine Superintendency RFI" focused on marine services within the South West region of the United Kingdom. This procurement is currently in the planning stage and is classified under CPV code 98360000. The process has an important milestone marked as the engagement end date on 25th September 2024. The Marine Superintendency Services are needed to support strategic sealift services and other maritime activities, ensuring chartered vessels' suitability and the secure handling of cargoes. Key contacts for this process are available from the MOD, based in Bristol (BS34 8JH).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), in the maritime services sector. Companies with expertise in marine superintendency and those capable of managing both standard and surge demands may find this tender advantageous for expanding their offerings and showcasing their capabilities to the MOD. Businesses that can provide insights into the marine services market and demonstrate robustness in meeting the MOD's requirements will benefit from participating in this request for information (RFI) process.

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Notice Title

Marine Superintendency RFI

Notice Description

The Authority has a requirement for the provision of Marine Superintendency Services (MSS) in support of its Strategic Sealift Service or other ad hoc Maritime activity. The Contractor's objective is the protection of the Authority's interests by ensuring that chartered vessels are suitable for a particular task, and that cargoes are handled safely and securely. The requirement covers both a 'business as usual' low volume demand, oversight of special loads, and an additional ad hoc capability for times where a 'surge demand' needs to be met.This RFI is to request suitably qualified suppliers to provide the MOD with further understanding of the marine services market, as well as to measure supplier interest in future procurement's. This will be used to develop robust requirements and potential procurement strategies.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d6956ff0-5967-4832-afab-cd65bcc8cfa5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f008207-fc45-432f-b0c9-4bd38a7cf32f
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98360000 - Marine services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Sep 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

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