--- title: "Falkland Island Marine Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fee8ad26-1c92-4a92-b578-a85cbc7ad788" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fee8ad26-1c92-4a92-b578-a85cbc7ad788" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fee8ad26-1c92-4a92-b578-a85cbc7ad788.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fee8ad26-1c92-4a92-b578-a85cbc7ad788.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, SHIPS, SALVAGE AND MARINE OPERATIONS (S&MO)" published: "2019-10-12" --- # Falkland Island Marine Services Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, SHIPS, SALVAGE AND MARINE OPERATIONS (S&MO) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fee8ad26-1c92-4a92-b578-a85cbc7ad788 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fee8ad26-1c92-4a92-b578-a85cbc7ad788) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fee8ad26-1c92-4a92-b578-a85cbc7ad788.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence, Ships, Salvage and Marine Operations (S&MO) is seeking to procure marine services for the "Falkland Island Marine Services" project. This initiative, which falls under the category of ship chartering services, is set in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender is currently active, with a deadline for submissions on 31 March 2020. Should the project proceed, the contract period is anticipated to commence on 1 April 2021 and run until 31 March 2026, involving the provision of two harbour tugs and a specialist vessel for various maritime operations. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focusing on marine services, particularly those with capabilities in ship chartering and related operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer innovative solutions for coastal re-supply, firefighting, oil spill response, and other maritime activities are particularly well-suited to compete. Prospective bidders should be prepared to demonstrate their expertise in managing the complexities associated with marine operations in challenging environments. ## Notice The Salvage & Marine Operations Team, within the MOD undertakes the through-life contract management of chartered specialist vessels which are essential for the operation of the Falkland Islands East Cove Military Port and outstations. The Team have a requirement to contract the provision of 2 harbour tugs and an additional vessel capable of undertaking specialist activities for up to 5 years. These activities will include but are not limited to: harbour tug duties, coastal re-supply, re-fuelling, fire-fighting, oil spill response and the maintenance of moorings, fenders and fuel hoses. The vessels will be required to support Single Point Mooring maintenance and provide a platform for Commercial Diving. This Falkland Island Marine Services project is currently an unfunded initiative. In issuing this PIN, the MOD is not committing to carry out any procurement in relation to the strategy stated in this PIN. Any related future procurement activity will be subject to the PCR 2015. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Bristol: Ship chartering services.'. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d093994a-cf4b-42b2-94e8-04d781fd9a79 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Oct 2019 | | Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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, SHIPS, SALVAGE AND MARINE OPERATIONS (S&MO) | | 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 | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services ### Codes - 63726400 - Ship chartering services ## Release History - 12 Oct 2019 at 13:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d093994a-cf4b-42b2-94e8-04d781fd9a79 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d093994a-cf4b-42b2-94e8-04d781fd9a79 12th October 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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