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title: "S&MOCB/3372 - SS Richard Montgomery Mast Removal"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-26ca6688-ddc0-478d-a437-ce6043d50935"
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# S&MOCB/3372 - SS Richard Montgomery Mast Removal

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, SHIPS, SALVAGE AND MARINE OPERATIONS (SALMO)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-26ca6688-ddc0-478d-a437-ce6043d50935

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, specifically the Ships, Salvage and Marine Operations (SALMO) team, is conducting a tender titled "S&MOCB/3372 - SS Richard Montgomery Mast Removal" for marine services, which includes vessel-salvaging services and associated works on the SS Richard Montgomery, a protected wreck located in the Medway Channel, UK. The tender, which is currently in the active stage of the selective procurement method, is expected to have a contract value of £4,000,000, with a minimum value of £100,000. The tender period ends on 30 November 2020, with the contract anticipated to commence on 15 March 2021 and conclude by 15 July 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in marine services, particularly those experienced in vessel salvage and marine construction works. Companies that can provide innovative solutions and effective project management in line with the Ministry of Defence's requirements would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, offering the potential for growth in the marine services sector.

## Notice

The Salvage and Marine Operations (SALMO) Team, part of the Ministry of Defence (MOD), on behalf of the Department for Transport (DfT), have a requirement to survey and conduct mast cutting activity and associated services/works on the SS Richard Montgomery. The SS Richard Montgomery is a protected wreck in the Medway channel in UK waters. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Bristol,: Vessel-salvaging services.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee5f6d0e-9742-472c-8071-d0957db83f80 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Mar 2021 - 15 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, SHIPS, SALVAGE AND MARINE OPERATIONS (SALMO) |
| 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 | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 45244000 - Marine construction works
- 50240000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to marine and other equipment
- 63725100 - Vessel-salvaging services
- 98360000 - Marine services

## Release History

- 8 Jun 2020 at 17:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee5f6d0e-9742-472c-8071-d0957db83f80

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee5f6d0e-9742-472c-8071-d0957db83f80
  8th June 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

## Provenance

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