Award

Marking and Guarding of the SS Richard Montgomery

MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Aug 2025 at 15:49

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Planning

13 Aug 2025 at 10:24

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency is conducting a procurement process titled "Marking and Guarding of the SS Richard Montgomery," with the award dated 18th August 2025. This project's primary purpose is to supply marking and guarding services for the SS Richard Montgomery wreck, incorporating advanced camera equipment for monitoring in low visibility and night conditions. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting navigation services, with the contract period scheduled from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2030, potentially extending to 2032. The direct award method was selected, justified on technical grounds due to the unique capabilities of Peel Ports Group as the designated authority with statutory port jurisdiction and the requisite surveillance capabilities.

This procurement offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for service providers specializing in maritime security and surveillance technology. Businesses proficient in high-tech monitoring systems and those familiar with statutory and operational requirements within harbour operations will find this a lucrative opportunity. The contract, tailored for long-term engagement with a value of up to £1,200,000, requires suppliers that can offer continuous access control, 24-hour surveillance, and an agile emergency response. This project, classified under the defence and security special regime, invites companies with the technical aptitude and infrastructure to contribute to protecting a strategically significant maritime site.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Marking and Guarding of the SS Richard Montgomery

Notice Description

The scope of this requirement is to provide Marking and Guarding Services to His Majesty's Coastguard relating to the SS Richard Montgomery wreck. There is also a requirement for the Service Provider to procure state of the art camera equipment enabling the wreck to be monitored effectively in periods of low visibility and at night.

Procurement Information

This procurement is justified on technical grounds due to the SS Richard Montgomery wreck being located within the statutory port jurisdiction of Peel Ports Group. As the designated harbour authority, Peel Ports is uniquely positioned to deliver the marking and guarding services required, including 24-hour surveillance, access control, and emergency response. No other port authority possesses the legal mandate, infrastructure, or operational readiness to fulfil this requirement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0586df
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049629-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

63724000 - Navigation services

71700000 - Monitoring and control services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
18 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY
Contact Name
Jonathan Nicklin
Contact Email
contracts@mcga.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Banister & Polygon
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Further Information

Notice Documents

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