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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, SHIPS, SALVAGE AND MARINE OPERATIONS (S&MO)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cfa1db62-fcfa-4cb5-b365-f3d199c02175

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, specifically the Ships, Salvage and Marine Operations (S&MO) team, is conducting a tender for the project titled "S&MOCB/3372 - SS Richard Montgomery Mast Removal." This procurement falls under the services category, primarily focusing on marine services, and is set to take place in London, United Kingdom. The procurement method chosen is selective, following a negotiated procedure, with a total contract value of £4,000,000. Interested parties should note that the deadline for tender submissions is 3rd August 2020, with the planned contract period running from 15th March 2021 to 15th July 2021.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in marine services and related sectors, such as vessel-salvaging and marine construction. The contract entails surveying and mast cutting activities on the protected wreck of SS Richard Montgomery, which requires both technical capabilities and adherence to strict safety and security protocols. Companies that can demonstrate their expertise in marine operations, alongside a commitment to compliance with national regulations, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this opportunity.

## Notice

Dates to be corrected in the original notice: Place of dates to be added: IV 3.4 Time-limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate Instead of: 30 November 2020 Time: 12:00 Read: 30 November 2020 Time: 09:00 Other additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.The Authority reserves the right to amend any condition related to security of information to reflect any changes in national law or government policy. If any contract documents are accompanied by instructions on safeguarding classified information (e.g. a Security Aspects Letter), the Authority reserves the right to amend the terms of these instructions to reflect any changes in national law or government policy, whether in respect of the applicable protective marking scheme, specific protective markings given, the aspects to which any protective marking applies, or otherwise. The link below to the Gov.uk website provides information on the Government Security Classification. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications Advertising Regime OJEU:- This contract opportunity is published in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU),the MoD Defence Contracts Bulletin and www.contracts.mod.uk 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. 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,: Vessel-salvaging services.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef58279e-4df4-455a-b7f8-222eb3fa00f7 |
| 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 | 19 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Mar 2021 - 15 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| 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, SALVAGE AND MARINE OPERATIONS (S&MO) |
| 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 | TLI London |

## 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

- 19 Jun 2020 at 12:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef58279e-4df4-455a-b7f8-222eb3fa00f7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef58279e-4df4-455a-b7f8-222eb3fa00f7
  19th June 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications

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