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title: "Provision of Marine Pilotage Services to British Forces Falkland Islands"
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# Provision of Marine Pilotage Services to British Forces Falkland Islands

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b5deb03b-88b2-4203-be34-45f3af5f6554

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is seeking proposals for the provision of Marine Pilotage Services for British Forces Falkland Islands, as outlined in tender CB/BFSAI/00021. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with the contract valued at £310,250, set to run from 14th February 2017 to 13th February 2022. The contract encompasses services within the port limits of Mount Pleasant Naval Base (MHNP) and requires the supplier to be available 24/7. The tender concluded on 8th December 2016, and the service is classified under ship-piloting services.

This opportunity offers substantial growth potential for businesses in marine services, particularly those specialising in pilotage, marine supervision, and logistical support for maritime operations. Companies with experience in providing emergency response services and those that can demonstrate a reliable pool of trained mariners will be well-positioned to compete. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the contracting authority has expressed suitability for such firms, particularly those familiar with the logistics and navigation needs in overseas territories.

## Notice

Provision of marine pilotage services for British Forces Falklands. Essentials: Provide an on-call Marine Pilotage service within 6 hours notice to deploy from MHNP and available 24 hours a day, 365 days per year. The required service is within the port limits of MHNP, but may also include the roads or anchorage areas within Choiseul Sound; b. Provide sufficient trained Pilots to ensure resilience to the contracted service in the event of injury, leave, sickness, or other unforeseen event. The Authority envisages this as being a minimum of three, of which one may be undergoing supervised training; c. Provide a Marine Superintendency service; that is the supervision and oversight on behalf of the Authority of the safe discharge, loading, slinging, securing and transfer of cargo from or to the Falkland Islands Replenishment Ship (FIRS) RoRo, or any other vessel requiring the transfer of cargo at the request of the Authority. This service will also include an independent assurance that good craneage and fork lifting practices are observed in line with all applicable Health, Safety and Environmental Protection legislation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c5d1e05-337c-4956-ab07-a97e5a56245b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jan 2017 |
| Contract period | 14 Feb 2017 - 13 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £310,250 |
| 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 | LONDON |
| Post town | Harrow |
| Postcode | HA6 3HP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Three Rivers |
| Electoral ward | Moor Park & Eastbury |
| Westminster constituency | South West Hertfordshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BYRON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 63722000 - Ship-piloting services

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2017 at 17:34 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c5d1e05-337c-4956-ab07-a97e5a56245b
- 20 Feb 2017 at 17:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c5d1e05-337c-4956-ab07-a97e5a56245b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c5d1e05-337c-4956-ab07-a97e5a56245b
  20th February 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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