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title: "Specification of stability survey and preparation of stability booklet for fishing vessel Nicola Faith"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02c7b5"
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published: "2021-07-14"
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# Specification of stability survey and preparation of stability booklet for fishing vessel Nicola Faith

Buyer: THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02c7b5

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## Summary

The recent public procurement process involves The Department for Transport following the loss at sea of the Fishing Vessel Nicola Faith. The title of the tender is "Specification of stability survey and preparation of stability booklet for fishing vessel Nicola Faith," classified under the CPV code for rescue services. This process is currently in the Award stage, with the contract value set at £216,495. The procurement method utilised was a limited approach, specifically negotiated without the publication of a contract notice, due to extreme urgency, with the award made on 28th June 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in marine recovery services, stability surveys, and other related fields. Companies that possess expertise in project management, have ISO certification, and experience with similar salvage operations would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract not only allows for immediate business growth but also contributes to enhancing safety measures in the marine industry, aligning with future safety recommendations prompted by the investigation.

## Notice

In accordance with its statutory obligation the MAIB are investigating the loss at sea of the Fishing Vessel Nicola Faith and needed to raise the sunken vessel as quickly as possible, to preserve vital evidence. This all contributes to future safety recommendations with the aim of helping to prevent a similar occurrence.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The MAIB approached known economic operators to submit a proposal based on the below criteria. Each response was evaluated and the award decision was based on the most economically advantageous tender (MEAT).

### Procurement Information

In accordance with its statutory obligation the MAIB are investigating the loss at sea of the Fishing Vessel Nicola Faith and needed to raise the sunken vessel as quickly as possible, to preserve vital evidence. This all contributes to future safety recommendations with the aim of helping to prevent a similar occurrence.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016466-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £216,495 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DR |
| 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 | Vincent Square |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KEYNVOR MORLIFT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75252000 - Rescue services

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2021 at 11:16 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016466-2021
- 14 Jul 2021 at 09:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016451-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/marine-accident-investigation-branch

## Provenance

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