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title: "S&MOCB/3372 - SS Richard Montgomery Mast Removal"
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# S&MOCB/3372 - SS Richard Montgomery Mast Removal

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, SHIPS, SALVAGE AND MARINE OPERATIONS (S&MO)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-440ec284-5456-4ef0-936e-578323740886

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence's Ships, Salvage and Marine Operations (S&MO) is currently conducting a tender for the project titled "S&MOCB/3372 - SS Richard Montgomery Mast Removal." This procurement falls under the industry category of marine services and involves surveying and cutting operations on the protected wreck of the SS Richard Montgomery located in the Medway channel, UK. The tender is in the active stage, with a closing date for submissions set for 30th November 2020. The total contract value is estimated at £4 million, with a minimum value of £100,000, and it is being approached through a selective, negotiated procedure. 

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in marine construction and vessel-salvaging services. Companies capable of providing expertise in marine maintenance and associated operations would find this tender particularly suitable, especially those that qualify as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Engaging in this procurement process could lead to valuable partnerships and growth in the marine services sector, as well as contribute to the preservation and safe management of historical wreck sites in UK waters.

## 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/8e1f444c-2938-4585-bcd5-6865942fe7f1 |
| 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 (S&MO) |
| 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 17:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e1f444c-2938-4585-bcd5-6865942fe7f1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e1f444c-2938-4585-bcd5-6865942fe7f1
  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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