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title: "SS Richard Montgomery - Protection of Wrecks Act 1973 Section 2 Surveys"
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# SS Richard Montgomery - Protection of Wrecks Act 1973 Section 2 Surveys

Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-206fd209-f332-4288-9ddc-6305a6f45ce7

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## Summary

The Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) has issued a tender titled "SS Richard Montgomery - Protection of Wrecks Act 1973 Section 2 Surveys" for hydrographic surveying services. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with the tender period closing on 9th February 2024. The contract period is scheduled from 25th March 2024 to 31st March 2026 in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This opportunity offered by the MCA is open to service providers who can undertake surveys related to the Protection of Wrecks Act 1973. Businesses in the hydrographic surveying services industry would be well-suited to compete for this tender. With a contract value of £510,000 in GBP, this tender presents a growth opportunity for SMEs looking to work with a government agency to ensure maritime safety and environmental protection in the UK.

## Notice

The Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) is an Executive Agency of the Department for Transport. The MCA is responsible throughout the UK for implementing and developing the UK Government's maritime safety and environmental protection policy. That includes co-ordinating Search and Rescue at sea through His Majesty's Coastguard 24 hours a day, and checking that ships meet UK and international safety rules. The MCA work to prevent the loss of lives at the coast and at sea, to ensure that ships are safe, and to prevent coastal pollution: Safer Lives, Safer Ships, Cleaner Seas. The MCA plays a unique role within Government in discharging the UK's statutory hydrographic obligations under the United Nations' Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Convention. The purpose of this opportunity is to secure a Service Provider to undertake surveys that are required regarding the Protection of Wrecks Act 1973, Section 2 Surveys - for the wreck of the SS Richard Montgomery on behalf of His Majestys Coastguard. The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge and tenders or requests to participate, must be submitted electronically via; https://dft.app.jaggaer.com ***Once logged into Jaggaer, please navigate to itt_1910**

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44b698c3-bb1d-486b-9928-c213ebbe342b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 25 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £510,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO15 1EG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Banister & Polygon |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71353100 - Hydrographic surveying services

## Release History

- 5 Jan 2024 at 14:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44b698c3-bb1d-486b-9928-c213ebbe342b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44b698c3-bb1d-486b-9928-c213ebbe342b
  5th January 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://dft.app.jaggaer.com
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/maritime-and-coastguard-agency

## Provenance

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