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title: "Opportunity Notice"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d090983b-944a-4d4f-ba07-abeac12eeb18"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2022-09-20"
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# Opportunity Notice

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d090983b-944a-4d4f-ba07-abeac12eeb18

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has published an 'Opportunity Notice' for a procurement process related to shipping operations. The tender, with a value of 150,000 GBP, is in the open stage and follows an open procedure (above threshold). The tender period ends on September 23, 2022, with a contract period starting on September 27, 2022, and ending on February 28, 2023. The procurement is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The delivery addresses are in the United Kingdom, with the option to deliver to Ghana.

This procurement opportunity from the Ministry of Defence presents a chance for businesses in the goods sector, particularly those involved in shipping operations, to compete. Companies well-suited to this tender are SMEs and VCSEs looking to expand their market presence. With the tender period closing on September 23, 2022, interested businesses have an opportunity to engage in this procurement process, which can foster business growth and collaboration with a government entity.

## Notice

CONTRACTS FINDER - OPPORTUNITY NOTICE Additional information: The default of choosing a deliver to location only gives the options of UK however it will be delivered to Ghana

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e165a703-220f-4b51-9b3c-5d06fd1a895e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 26 Sep 2022 - 28 Feb 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| 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 |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO2 8BY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Nelson |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth North |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60640000 - Shipping operations

## Release History

- 20 Sep 2022 at 16:07 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e165a703-220f-4b51-9b3c-5d06fd1a895e
- 19 Aug 2022 at 15:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e165a703-220f-4b51-9b3c-5d06fd1a895e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e165a703-220f-4b51-9b3c-5d06fd1a895e
  20th September 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/60255764-7ab0-4376-9d13-7a44dab37b03
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5ea8adcc-a99e-49f7-aa84-1100f3ac6683
  n/a

## Provenance

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