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title: "FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY - Towing Ropes"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4cc64bee-0a45-4728-b7bb-009801fa9138"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2021-01-28"
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# FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY - Towing Ropes

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4cc64bee-0a45-4728-b7bb-009801fa9138

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by the MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, involved a tender for "Towing Ropes" valued at £98,634.62 GBP. The procurement method employed was a direct approach via a single tender action, classified under towing services (CPV code: 63727100). The tender period concluded on 10 December 2020, with the contract period spanning from 14 December 2020 to 31 March 2021. The location of delivery was specified as the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in the supply of towing equipment or related goods to engage with a major public sector client. Companies that are capable of fulfilling specifications for towing ropes and emergency towing systems would be well-positioned to compete, as this sector often requires high-quality materials and reliable suppliers to meet stringent defence standards. Large enterprises with established capabilities in manufacturing and supplying such goods are particularly suited for participation in future tenders of similar nature.

## Notice

Procurement of towing ropes (including one emergency towing system).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b95bd97-af42-4ed7-a41f-aa921456cf31 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 28 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 14 Dec 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £98,634 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £98,634 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SAMSON ROPE TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 63727100 - Towing services

## Release History

- 28 Jan 2021 at 10:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b95bd97-af42-4ed7-a41f-aa921456cf31

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b95bd97-af42-4ed7-a41f-aa921456cf31
  28th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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