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title: "Marine Management Organisation (MMO) - Provision of support arrangement for UK V"
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# Marine Management Organisation (MMO) - Provision of support arrangement for UK V

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1e817b52-1087-48d4-962b-48b1b60bc4e0

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## Summary

The Marine Management Organisation (MMO), working through the Defra Network eTendering Portal, has completed the tender process for the provision of support arrangements for the UK Vessel Monitoring Service device, with a total contract value of £49,230. The procurement method used was limited, allowing for the award of the contract without prior publication of a contract notice. The contract period is set to commence on 9th July 2018 and conclude on 8th July 2019. The tender was awarded to AST Marine Services, and the tendering process concluded on 15th December 2017.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in marine equipment and related services to expand their market presence, particularly those that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with expertise in research vessel services or those that can provide similar support arrangements are well-positioned to compete in future tenders associated with the MMO and Defra's ongoing projects.

## Notice

Provision of support arrangement for UK Vessel Monitoring Service device Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk. "

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e638ece-ae83-424f-bf18-4a352367b9d2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 8 Jul 2018 - 8 Jul 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,230 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,230 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AST MARINE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 34930000 - Marine equipment
- 63726800 - Research vessel services

## Release History

- 17 Jan 2018 at 10:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e638ece-ae83-424f-bf18-4a352367b9d2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e638ece-ae83-424f-bf18-4a352367b9d2
  17th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

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