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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  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-984b77cd-7453-43e5-a64a-688aa490c448

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "S&MOCB/3372 - SS Richard Montgomery Mast Removal" is managed by the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and aims to provide vessel-salvaging and marine construction services. The project is categorised under marine services and has an estimated value of £4,607,776. The contract period commenced on 6th September 2021 and is set to end on 30th September 2022. The tender process followed a selective procurement method, specifically a competitive procedure with negotiation, and concluded on 18th June 2021 in England's Medway channel, where the protected wreck is located.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in marine construction, repair, and salvage services, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies with expertise in marine operations, environmental services, and underwater works will find this contract aligned with their capabilities. With the MOD's involvement, participants can expect to engage in a project that not only enhances operational safety in the vicinity of wrecks but also reinforces the value of experienced and responsible service providers in the marine sector.

## Notice

Vessel-salvaging services. Marine construction works. Repair, maintenance and associated services related to marine and other equipment. Marine services. 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19acda86-fd6f-4e9d-913c-5af6e830da09 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 5 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,607,776 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,607,776 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRIGGS MARINE CONTRACTORS |

## 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 Nov 2021 at 09:36 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19acda86-fd6f-4e9d-913c-5af6e830da09
- 15 Oct 2021 at 08:01 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19acda86-fd6f-4e9d-913c-5af6e830da09
- 15 Oct 2021 at 07:58 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19acda86-fd6f-4e9d-913c-5af6e830da09
- 1 Oct 2021 at 08:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19acda86-fd6f-4e9d-913c-5af6e830da09

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19acda86-fd6f-4e9d-913c-5af6e830da09
  8th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f2e59e52-2c84-4b56-895a-fd112a6b5266
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/908df0fc-1088-4737-8ec3-a132c7600123

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