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title: "S&MOCB/3397 Chartering and Sale & Purchase Shipbroking Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02a6a8"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2021-04-15"
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# S&MOCB/3397 Chartering and Sale & Purchase Shipbroking Services

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02a6a8

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is in the planning stage for a tender titled "S&MOCB/3397 Chartering and Sale & Purchase Shipbroking Services". This procurement relates to ship brokerage services and covers global ship chartering and market intelligence within the commercial shipping sector. A Contract Notice is expected to be issued by June 7, 2021, with the intention to award the contract by January 2022. The procurement will be conducted using the DSPCR 2011 Restricted Procedure, primarily aimed at UK-based service providers, and deliveries will be based in the UK.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in ship brokerage services, particularly those specialising in global chartering and offering consultancy related to maritime operations. Companies with UK Sole Nationality and relevant security clearance will be particularly well-suited to compete, as the winning tenderer must provide suitably qualified personnel available around the clock. Businesses that offer market intelligence or training in brokerage services may also find a strategic advantage in this procurement process.

## Notice

The Salvage and Marine Operations (SALMO) Team, part of the Ministry of Defence (MOD), have a requirement to secure shipbroking services including provision of global ship chartering, sale & purchase and market intelligence with coverage across the commercial shipping sector.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Salvage and Marine Operations (SALMO) Team, part of the Ministry of Defence (MOD), have a requirement to secure a Shipbroker who will provide worldwide vessel chartering and sale & purchase brokerage, with coverage across the commercial shipping sector. The Shipbroker will also be required to provide of market intelligence & consultancy services and brokerage training events as required. Due to the nature of some of the Authority's chartering and/or sale & purchasing requirements, the winning tenderer will be required to provide suitably qualified and experienced UK Sole Nationality and UK Security Cleared personnel who will be available 24/7/365 to the Authority. The Authority plans to issue a Contract Notice for this requirement, subject to funding, by June 2021. A DSPCR 2011 Restricted Procedure shall follow with the intention to award the contract by January 2022.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007991-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 6 Jun 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 63522000 - Ship brokerage services
- 63726400 - Ship chartering services

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2021 at 21:55 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007991-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://des.mod.uk/

## Provenance

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