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Emergency Response Incident MFV Faithful

MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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06 May 2026 at 07:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, a public authority within central government, operating from Southampton, United Kingdom. The contract, titled "Emergency Response Incident MFV Faithful," involves hiring salvage and scuttling services to manage an incident concerning the MFV FAITHFUL. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically vessel-salvaging services, and was executed through a direct method, below the threshold and without competition. The process reached the award stage, concluding with a contract signed on 23 October 2025. The contract, valued at £29,980, covered a period from 24 October to 31 October 2025, emphasising prompt response to emergency situations.

This tender provides significant business opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in maritime emergency response and vessel salvage services. With the procurement method bypassing competition, businesses already engaged with the Maritime and Coastguard Agency or having a robust track record in emergency maritime services can stand to benefit. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Keynvor Morlift Ltd., the successful supplier for this contract, demonstrate the potential for growth and collaboration with government bodies in such specialised service sectors.

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Notice Title

Emergency Response Incident MFV Faithful

Notice Description

Hire of salvage and scuttling services in the prosecution of the incident involving the MFV FAITHFUL.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0691ef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041280-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63725100 - Vessel-salvaging services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£29,980 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Oct 20256 months ago
Contract Period
23 Oct 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KEYNVOR MORLIFT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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