---
title: "S&MOCB/3372 - SS Richard Montgomery Mast Removal"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02e710"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2021-10-01"
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# S&MOCB/3372 - SS Richard Montgomery Mast Removal

Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT & SUPPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02e710

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## Summary

The UK Ministry of Defence, through the Defence Equipment & Support organisation, is conducting a tender titled "S&MOCB/3372 - SS Richard Montgomery Mast Removal." This procurement falls under the vessel-salvaging services category and is located in the Medway channel, UK. The procurement stage is currently in the award phase, with the contract valued at £4,607,776, which was signed on 6th September 2021. The tender process is selective, involving negotiation preceded by the publication of a contract notice, and the award criteria are split between technical qualities (65%) and commercial pricing (35%).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the marine services and marine construction sectors, particularly those with expertise in vessel salvage and maintenance. Companies capable of conducting complex marine operations and those experienced in working with protected wrecks, such as the SS Richard Montgomery, would find this tender particularly relevant. The opportunity to engage with a high-profile client like the Ministry of Defence highlights the potential for business growth in this specialised field.

## Notice

The Salvage and Marine Operations (SALMO) Team, part of the Ministry of Defence (MOD), on behalf of the Department for Transport (DfT), have a requirement to survey and conduct mast cutting activity and associated services/works on the SS Richard Montgomery. The SS Richard Montgomery is a protected wreck in the Medway channel in UK waters.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024482-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated with publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Sep 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 | £4,607,776 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFENCE EQUIPMENT & SUPPORT |
| 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 | BRIGGS MARINE CONTRACTORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 45244000 - Marine construction works
- 50240000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to marine and other equipment
- 63725100 - Vessel-salvaging services
- 98360000 - Marine services

## Release History

- 1 Oct 2021 at 14:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024482-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.mod.gov.uk
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:026182-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML

## Provenance

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