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title: "MV Ruby - Emergency Measures"
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# MV Ruby - Emergency Measures

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9313f46b-b4fb-4211-a4ef-62bcae0e827f

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfTc) has concluded a procurement process for the "MV Ruby - Emergency Measures" contract. This tender involves providing emergency tugboat towing services to tow the MV Ruby cargo ship out to sea from Great Yarmouth Port, managing potentially explosive contaminated ammonium nitrate onboard. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically bulk carriers (CPV code 34512300). The contract was awarded to Svitzer Marine Ltd for a value of £218,156, effective from 15 November 2024 to 31 December 2024. The procurement method used was a direct award above the threshold, indicating an expedited process due to the urgent nature of the requirement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in maritime services, particularly those specialising in emergency response and towing services. Companies with expertise in handling hazardous cargo and swift mobilisation would find this type of contract highly suitable. The small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) status of Svitzer Marine Ltd as the selected supplier illustrates that there is potential for SMEs to gain from such government contracts. Bidding for similar emergency or specialised service contracts can help businesses expand their portfolio and demonstrate capability in high-stakes assignments.

## Notice

This is an emergency tugboat towing service to tow the MV Ruby carg ship out to sea from the Great Yarmouth Port to manage her contaminated amonium nitrate cargo. The Health and Safety Executive has deemed the contaminated ammoniun nitrate cargo as potentially explosive and a danger to life.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/914bbf6f-a612-4aff-93ed-d3997c78e56e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct award above thrfeshold |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 15 Nov 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £218,156 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £218,156 |
| 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 | DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Vincent Square |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SVITZER MARINE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34512300 - Bulk carriers

## Release History

- 13 Dec 2024 at 14:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/914bbf6f-a612-4aff-93ed-d3997c78e56e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/914bbf6f-a612-4aff-93ed-d3997c78e56e
  13th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/886a1aa4-3071-43c5-9f6a-499406d6f149
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