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title: "Marking and Guarding the wreck of the SS Richard Montgomery - FY 24/25"
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# Marking and Guarding the wreck of the SS Richard Montgomery - FY 24/25

Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2ef81ea3-6bc1-4b14-8933-09a8dced856c

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## Summary

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has concluded the tender process for the marking and guarding of the wreck of the SS Richard Montgomery for the financial year 2024-2025. The procurement falls under the miscellaneous services category (CPV 98300000) and focuses on safeguarding the wreck situated in the waters near Sheerness, Kent. This direct procurement, designated as a single tender action (below threshold), has resulted in a contract valued at £89,903. The contract period commences on 1st April 2024 and concludes on 31st March 2025.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in maritime services and underwater operations. Large-scale businesses with a proven track record in managing and securing maritime sites, such as the Port of Sheerness, which was awarded the contract, are well-suited to compete for similar tenders. The project's nature requires expertise in continuous monitoring and site security, providing a platform for businesses to leverage their capabilities and secure long-term contracts in the public sector.

## Notice

Marking and Guarding of wreck of the SS Richard Montgomery for the financial year 01/04/2024- 31/03/2025 ,which lies in the waters near Sheerness in Kent.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eefce876-dc96-4dc8-bf16-5d5f8276f5b6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £89,903 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £89,903 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PORT OF SHEERNESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98300000 - Miscellaneous services

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2025 at 14:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eefce876-dc96-4dc8-bf16-5d5f8276f5b6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eefce876-dc96-4dc8-bf16-5d5f8276f5b6
  27th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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