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Marking and Guarding of the SS Richard Montgomery

WAC ID:639138

Public SectorAward noticeClosed2023/54

Source:	Find a Tender Service (FTS)
Notice Type:	Award notice
Buyer:	Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Main Category:	—
Procurement Method:	Direct award
Method Rationale:	This procurement is justified on technical grounds due to the SS Richard Montgomery wreck being located within the statutory port jurisdiction of Port of Sheerness. As the designated harbour authority, the Supplier is uniquely positioned to deliver the marking and guarding services required, including 24-hour surveillance, access control, and emergency response. No other port authority possesses the legal mandate, infrastructure, or operational readiness to fulfil this requirement.
Tender Status:	Closed
Estimated Value (ex. VAT):	Not specified
Release Date:	13 August 2026

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Marking and Guarding of the SS Richard Montgomery
UK5Transparency notice· 13 Aug 2026
Marking and Guarding of the SS Richard Montgomery

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Award outcome

Awarded to

Port Of SheernessGB-PPON-PDMT-7482-WCQQ

Award value:	£999,937.12
Award status:	Pending

Contracting Authority

Organisation

Maritime and Coastguard Agency

105 Commercial Road, Southampton, SO15 1EG

Description

The scope of this requirement is to provide Marking and Guarding Services to His Majesty's Coastguard relating to the SS Richard Montgomery wreck. There is also a requirement for the Service Provider to procure state of the art camera equipment enabling the wreck to be monitored effectively in periods of low visibility and at night.