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title: "North Foreland Kent incident - vessel hire services"
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# North Foreland Kent incident - vessel hire services

Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e399a8a4-5635-4716-bdec-11968a608dfa

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## Summary

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) awarded a contract for vessel hire services related to the North Foreland Kent incident. The procurement method used was direct with a single tender action below the threshold. The contract value was £1,500,000 in GBP. The tender period ended on 11th October 2022, with the contract period running from 12th to 19th October 2022. The buying organization, MCA, is located in Southampton, England, and the main procurement category is services.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses offering rescue and emergency equipment services to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited for this tender, as indicated by the suitability criteria. The MCA is the contracting authority managing this procurement process, demonstrating a focus on maritime safety and emergency response services. Potential suppliers need to be aware of the key dates and requirements outlined in the tender for successful participation.

## Notice

Providing vessel hire services to assist with the GIN023945 North Foreland Kent incident.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9203899-df0a-4509-8585-f302d0d7bd7a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Oct 2022 |
| Contract period | 11 Oct 2022 - 19 Oct 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,500,000 |
| 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 | MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO15 1EG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Banister & Polygon |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRAEMAR ACM SHIPBROKING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35112000 - Rescue and emergency equipment

## Release History

- 28 Feb 2023 at 10:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9203899-df0a-4509-8585-f302d0d7bd7a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9203899-df0a-4509-8585-f302d0d7bd7a
  28th February 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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