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title: "HMS Vessel Fuelling"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f640695e-69eb-4c28-8c0a-44c2661ac123"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
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# HMS Vessel Fuelling

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f640695e-69eb-4c28-8c0a-44c2661ac123

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## Summary

The procurement process for the HMS Vessel Fuelling contract is conducted by the Ministry of Defence, focusing on the charter of a vessel to transport fuel from a naval depot to a UK deep-water port. This process falls under the category of ship chartering services and is classified as a limited procurement method, employing a negotiated procedure without prior publication. The tender was awarded on 20th September 2019, and the contract period spans from 23rd September 2019 to 30th November 2019, with the tender period concluding on 22nd October 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in maritime services, especially those equipped to provide vessel charters or fuel transport solutions. Companies that are experienced in navigating logistical challenges and have the capacity to operate within specific timeframes during the autumn of 2019 would be particularly well-suited for such contracts. Engaging in contracts of this nature can facilitate business growth within the marine and logistics sectors, bolstering supply chain capabilities for government entities.

## Notice

This notice is published to notify of the award of a Contract to James Fisher Everard Limited for the charter of a vessel with the ability to collect fuel from a nominated Naval fuel Depot in the UK and transport it by sea to a specified UK deep-water port and then transfer the fuel directly to a large vessel undergoing sea trials. The charter shall take place during specific windows of opportunity during Autumn 2019. A voluntary transparency notice was published to notify the intention to award a contract to James Fisher Everard Ltd.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24b95124-81e9-4943-9ba6-cd5451178745 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 22 Sep 2019 - 30 Nov 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £780,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £780,000 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JAMES FISHER EVERARD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 63726400 - Ship chartering services

## Release History

- 16 Oct 2019 at 15:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24b95124-81e9-4943-9ba6-cd5451178745

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24b95124-81e9-4943-9ba6-cd5451178745
  16th October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4a4f6662-ffa0-475d-a84f-98efc9084fbe

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