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title: "Ship Broker Support Requirement"
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# Ship Broker Support Requirement

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-08e2411f-d21e-442c-89b9-a4911a81e086

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed a procurement process for a single supplier framework agreement titled "Ship Broker Support Requirement" on behalf of the Defence Fuels Acquisition Programme (DFAP). This initiative aims to secure ship brokerage services, providing the authority with necessary market intelligence and chartering expertise. The tender period concluded on 25 January 2018, with an awarded contract valued at £200,000. The contract is set to commence on 2 March 2018 and will run until 1 March 2025. The procurement process has been carried out in accordance with the Defence Security Procurement Contract Regulations (DSPCR) 2011.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the shipping and brokerage sector, particularly those that can provide agile and responsive services. Companies specialising in ship chartering and logistics solutions would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts, leveraging their expertise to meet the evolving requirements of the Ministry of Defence and ensuring timely access to shipping resources in various markets. Engaging with such opportunities can facilitate business growth and enhance market presence in the public sector.

## Notice

Summary of Requirements / Description of Work: Ship brokerage services. The Authority has a requirement to undertake a procurement process to award a Single Supplier Framework Agreement to a Ship Brokerage for Ship Broker Support. This procurement process is being undertaken by the Defence Fuels Acquisition Programme (DFAP) Team on behalf of the Authority who require the ability to have access to current shipping market intelligence; ship chartering expertise; available charter shipping in the different sectors (ship sizes and cargoes) and access to ship owners. Additionally, the Authority requires the agility to respond to new requirements in a flexible and proactive way by accessing options in the market place in a swift and decisive manner in order to secure available shipping in a timely fashion. This procurement process falls in accordance with Defence Security Procurement Contract Regulations (DSPCR) 2011, however the estimated value falls below the threshold value and is therefore is being undertaken outside of the regulations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/603cf78b-0623-482a-b3d3-3d58519a97d7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - This procurement process falls in accordance with Defence Security Procurement Contract Regulations (DSPCR) 2011, however the estimated value falls below the threshold value and is therefore is being undertaken outside of the regulations. |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2018 - 1 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £200,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRAEMAR ACM SHIPBROKING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 63522000 - Ship brokerage services

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2018 at 11:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/603cf78b-0623-482a-b3d3-3d58519a97d7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/603cf78b-0623-482a-b3d3-3d58519a97d7
  21st February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a2677663-419a-4f73-8258-4a33fd371ab3
  Contract (Redacted)

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