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title: "Montserrat vessel hire"
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# Montserrat vessel hire

Buyer: UK HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e25f5987-767b-4f72-b8f6-2c1e9a84a7c4

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## Summary

The UK Hydrographic Office awarded a contract for the hire of a vessel for surveying in Montserrat. The procurement method used was direct with a single tender action. The contract value was £69,200 GBP. The procurement began with the tender period ending on 27th July 2022, leading to the contract period running from 29th July 2022 to 29th September 2022. The buyer organisation was the UK Hydrographic Office, based in Taunton, England. The main procurement category for this contract was services.

This opportunity would be particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses in the marine surveying or related services industry would find this tender well-suited for their expertise and capabilities. The contracted organisation, Paradox Enterprises, from Antigua, successfully secured the award for this procurement process, offering insights into the types of businesses that can compete effectively in similar future opportunities.

## Notice

Hire of vessel for survey in Montserrat

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/821ee321-83e2-4670-84df-8766361b0f2b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jul 2022 |
| Contract period | 28 Jul 2022 - 29 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £69,200 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £69,200 |
| 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 | UK HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 2DN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Taunton East |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PARADOX ENTERPRISES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34513550 - Survey vessels

## Release History

- 9 Dec 2022 at 14:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/821ee321-83e2-4670-84df-8766361b0f2b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/821ee321-83e2-4670-84df-8766361b0f2b
  9th December 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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