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title: "S&MOCB/3369 - Falkland Island Marine Services"
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# S&MOCB/3369 - Falkland Island Marine Services

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, SHIPS, OTHER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7682730a-b8e8-42b7-ae7c-d0626946f258

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, Ships, Other, based in Bristol, is currently conducting a tender for marine services titled "S&MOCB/3369 - Falkland Island Marine Services." This contract, valued at approximately £24,093,000, is categorised under ship chartering services and involves the chartering of two Shallow Draft Anchor Handling Tugs to support marine operations in the Falkland Islands. The tender period ends on 9th September 2020, and the contract is expected to commence on 8th July 2021, lasting three years with potential extensions of two additional years.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in marine services, particularly those with capabilities in ship chartering, heavy lifting, and coastal supply operations. Companies that have relevant experience and can ensure compliance with personnel security standards are strongly encouraged to participate. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly advantageous, as the procurement details indicate a suitability for SMEs, allowing them to enter a competitive space within the defence sector.

## Notice

The Salvage and Marine Operations Team, part of UK MOD, seek to place a Contract on behalf of Commander British Forces South Atlantic Islands (CBFSAI) to charter two Shallow Draft Anchor Handling Tugs (AHT), to cover the full range of marine service duties to be carried out in the Falkland Islands (FI), and an additional vessel or barge able to undertake coastal supply, heavy mooring tasks, heavy lifting and other general duties. The duration of the Contract will be three years plus two separate option years. Crew provided to man these vessels must have passed a Criminal Reference Check, Counter Terrorist Check (CTC) and meet a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) or provide evidence of already holding SC/DV clearance. A Bidders Conference will be held at Tender Stage. The Contract will be drafted from Baltic International Maritime Council (BIMCO) Supplytime 2017 terms in conjuntion with MOD Standard Contracting terms. TUPE may apply to this requirement. 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: Ship chartering services.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e900ea81-f80d-45aa-b700-aa7c5fd4f6ee |
| 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 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 7 Jul 2021 - 7 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,093,000 |
| 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, OTHER |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 63726400 - Ship chartering services

## Release History

- 8 Aug 2020 at 06:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e900ea81-f80d-45aa-b700-aa7c5fd4f6ee

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e900ea81-f80d-45aa-b700-aa7c5fd4f6ee
  8th August 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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