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title: "Marking and Guarding the wreck of the SS Richard Montgomery - 23/24"
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# Marking and Guarding the wreck of the SS Richard Montgomery - 23/24

Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-315a1b4a-e6ac-4587-b911-2d4491825f66

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## Summary

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has completed a procurement process under a direct procurement method to mark and guard the wreck of the SS Richard Montgomery for the financial year 2023/24. This project falls under the miscellaneous services industry category (CPV Code 98300000) and is located near Sheerness in Kent, South East England. The procurement involved a single tender action below the threshold and was scheduled from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2024. The contract has been awarded to the Port of Sheerness, with the award being made active on 28th November 2024, and the contract notice was published on 27th January 2025. The total value of the contract is £89,903 GBP.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses operating in the miscellaneous services sector, particularly those equipped to handle maritime safety and security operations. Companies with experience in the protection and maintenance of maritime sites would find this contract aligns well with their service offerings. Additionally, the need for regular monitoring and guarding services means there is potential for establishing long-term partnerships with the MCA. However, it should be noted that this contract was suited to larger enterprises, as it was not specifically targeted at SMEs or VCSEs.

## Notice

Marking and Guarding of wreck of the SS Richard Montgomery for the financial year 01/04/2023- 31/03/2024, ,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/09d81d87-2662-40fe-b09b-048af0c26b12 |
| 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 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| 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 14:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09d81d87-2662-40fe-b09b-048af0c26b12

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09d81d87-2662-40fe-b09b-048af0c26b12
  27th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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