--- title: "Provision of Offshore Vessel Charter to Support MMO Operations" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9cbfd2a1-7107-4ba5-a2d6-d60c7aa7cf3a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9cbfd2a1-7107-4ba5-a2d6-d60c7aa7cf3a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9cbfd2a1-7107-4ba5-a2d6-d60c7aa7cf3a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9cbfd2a1-7107-4ba5-a2d6-d60c7aa7cf3a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2019-01-02" --- # Provision of Offshore Vessel Charter to Support MMO Operations Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9cbfd2a1-7107-4ba5-a2d6-d60c7aa7cf3a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9cbfd2a1-7107-4ba5-a2d6-d60c7aa7cf3a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9cbfd2a1-7107-4ba5-a2d6-d60c7aa7cf3a.json) ## Summary The Marine Management Organisation (MMO), an executive non-departmental public body under the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, is currently in the Tender stage for a contract titled "Provision of Offshore Vessel Charter to Support MMO Operations". This procurement, classified under the category of marine patrol vessels, is set to close on 14th January 2019. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st April 2019 and will run until 31st March 2023. Interested suppliers should register on the Defra Network eTendering Portal, with additional details available through the provided links. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in marine services and surveillance to expand their operations. Suppliers with experience in providing vessel charter services, marine enforcement, and environmental monitoring would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The MMO's focus on sustainable fishing practices highlights the potential for innovative solutions in marine regulation, making this an attractive prospect for small and medium-sized enterprises looking to grow their portfolio in the public sector. ## Notice The MMO (as an executive non-departmental public body sponsored by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) require an increase in marine surveillance to monitor, control and enforce sustainable fishing practices. The MMO is coordinating an enforcement programme for monitoring, control and surveillance of all sea fishing activity around the coast. In carrying out this regulatory function, the enforcement programme includes the inspection of fishing vessels at sea. The MMO are seeking to develop a framework with an operator or operators to conduct marine surveillance, monitoring and patrol of waters to the EEZ, and to facilitate the boarding of other vessels by the MMO's Marine Enforcement Officers (MEOs) whilst also providing a physical deterrent presence. Additional information: The Contracting Authority intends to use an eTendering system in this procurement exercise. Information and formalities necessary for evaluating if the requirements are met: suppliers instructions how to express interest in this Tender. 1) Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once): - browse to the eSourcing Portal: https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register, - accept the terms and conditions and click "continue", - enter your correct business and user details, - note the username you chose and click "Save" when complete, - you will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure). 2) Express an Interest in the tender: - login to the portal with the username/password, - click the "PQQs/ITTs Open to All Suppliers' link (these are pre-qualification questionnaires or Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier), - click on the relevant PQQ/ITT to access the content, - click the "Express Interest" button at the top of the page, - this will move the PQQ/ITT into your "My PQQs/MyITTs" page (this is a secure area reserved for your projects only), - you can now access any attachments by clicking "Buyer Attachments" in the "PQQ/ITT Details" box. 3) Responding to the tender: - click "My Response" under "PQQ/ITT Details", you can choose to "Create Response" or to "Decline to Respond" (please give a reason if declining), - you can now use the "Messages" function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification, - note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the PQQ/ITT, - There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available). You must then submit your reply using the "Submit Response" button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the eTendering help desk. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52770e93-9929-4001-b87a-0bf30e43f670 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Jan 2019 | | Submission deadline | 14 Jan 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 3JR | | 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 | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34511100 - Marine patrol vessels ## Release History - 2 Jan 2019 at 10:30 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52770e93-9929-4001-b87a-0bf30e43f670 - 20 Dec 2018 at 12:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52770e93-9929-4001-b87a-0bf30e43f670 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52770e93-9929-4001-b87a-0bf30e43f670 2nd January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk Link to eSourcing Portal - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/marine-management-organisation MMO information ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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