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Award

13 Nov 2024 at 11:06

Planning

19 Dec 2023 at 17:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has completed the procurement process for the lease of two MMO Offshore Patrol Vessels, a project categorised under offshore supply-vessel services. Sentinel Marine Limited has been awarded this contract following an open procedure. The contract, with a value of GBP 12,760,400, commenced on 23rd October 2024. The initiative aims to support the Marine Management Organisation in its regulatory and inspection activities in UK waters, thus the vessels will need to operate extensively within the region. Initial activities surrounding the procurement included extensive evaluation based on technical quality, sustainability, and price, with five bids received in total, one of which was from an EU country.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in marine operations, patrol vessel deployment, and associated logistical capabilities. It is particularly ideal for firms with expertise in providing vessels equipped for surveillance and inspection at sea, as well as companies capable of handling large-scale, high-value maritime service contracts. Given the specific requirements for RHIB deployment capabilities and adherence to sustainability practices, businesses with a strong track record in these areas will be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. This contract not only supports national marine regulation but also invites innovation and excellence in marine service provision.

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Notice Title

Lease of 2 MMO Offshore Patrol Vessels

Notice Description

Lease of up to 2 MMO Offshore Patrol Vessels

Lot Information

Lot 1

lease 2 MMO Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) with Rigged Hulled Inflatable Boat (RHIB) deployment capability

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-042712
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036692-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry


CPV Codes

60651100 - Hire of sea-going vessels with crew

63726800 - Research vessel services

76522000 - Offshore supply-vessel services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,760,400 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Feb 2024Expired
Award Date
23 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS (Defra Network eTendering Portal)
Additional Buyers

MARINE MANAGEMENT ORGANISATION (Defra Network eTendering Portal)

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Postcode Area
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
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Sentinel Marine Limited

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