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title: "Scoping the North American Civil Maritime Market for Export and Investment Opportunities"
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# Scoping the North American Civil Maritime Market for Export and Investment Opportunities

Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fd0172a9-0b47-4f6f-8f0c-94043d4bdc36

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## Summary

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office is currently initiating a tender titled "Scoping the North American Civil Maritime Market for Export and Investment Opportunities." This procurement process falls under the research and development services category, with a contract value of £40,000. The tender period is set to conclude on 12 January 2022, and the contract is expected to commence on 31 January 2022, lasting until 30 April 2027. This open procurement method is designed to promote competition and transparency, making it accessible to a wide range of suppliers. The services will be delivered across various locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in research and consultancy services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with expertise in market analysis, maritime operations, and investment strategies will find themselves well-placed to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement process can facilitate business growth, especially for those looking to expand their services to the North American maritime sector.

## Notice

Provision of Scoping the North American Civil Maritime Market for Export and Investment Opportunities for the DIT Team at the British Embassy in Washington and Consulate in Houston. All tender documentation will be published, and all substantive communication between the Authority and bidders will be conducted via the FCDO's e-Procurement Portal, Bravo Solution/Jaggaer. URL is httpps://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk/ (requires registration), then navigate to project_7728/itt_4776.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f17023a-6426-41cd-a5ff-8430a939098d |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jan 2022 - 30 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| 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 | FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 Dec 2021 at 21:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f17023a-6426-41cd-a5ff-8430a939098d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f17023a-6426-41cd-a5ff-8430a939098d
  22nd December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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