Provision of Emergency Towing Vessel for Northern Scotland Waters
Maritime & Coastguard Agency · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of Emergency Towing Vessel for Northern Scotland Waters
Awarded 31 Dec 2016
Awarded31 Dec 2016
Value£13,670,000.00
SupplierArdent Maritime Netherlands BV
RegionScotland
CategoryTransport & Logistics
Ended 4y 10mo ago5y term
Awarded 31 Dec 2016Expired 30 Dec 2021
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Maritime & Coastguard Agency awarded a contract to Ardent Maritime Netherlands BV for the provision of a salvage tug or anchor handling tug supply vessel (AHTS) for a period of 5 years, to be on immediate standby to render emergency towage services within a designated area off the coasts of northern Scotland and northwest Scotland as required by the charterer.
The contract value is £13,670,000.
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