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Defence Marine Services - Supply and Maintenance of Authority Moorings, Markers and Targets - AC

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed the procurement process for the Defence Marine Services contract, which involves the supply and maintenance of moorings, markers, and targets. The procurement falls under the marine services category and will be carried out across various UK locations, including Gibraltar and Cyprus, with component supplies facilitated to the Ascension and Falkland Islands. The contract, worth approximately £182 million, is set to commence on 1st October 2025 and run for eight years until 30th September 2033. The procurement was conducted through a competitive procedure with negotiation, ensuring that the best terms were negotiated for the services required.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in marine services, particularly those with expertise in maintenance and logistics management across multiple locations. Companies that can efficiently handle the sourcing, storage, and supply of marine components are well-suited to capitalise on such contracts. The Ministry of Defence, as the buyer, offers a long-term commitment that can help businesses establish a stable and growing relationship with a government entity, leading to further business growth opportunities in this and related fields.

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Notice Title

Defence Marine Services - Supply and Maintenance of Authority Moorings, Markers and Targets - AC

Notice Description

The Contract covers the following services: the maintenance of moorings, target moorings and navigation marks owned by the Authority, the replacement of moorings and navigation marks with telemetry buoys and the sourcing, storage and supply of moorings and navigation mark components. The maintenance and replacement of moorings, target moorings and navigation marks service will be provided at various locations around the UK Coast including Gibraltar and Cyprus. The supply of moorings and navigation mark components to a UK based nominated point of departure to enable the Authority to transport to the Ascension Island and Falkland Islands. The Contract duration is envisaged to be 96 months. To facilitate service delivery the intent is to transfer ownership of an Authority owned vessel to the new service provider under a Contractor Owned Contractor Operated (COCO) agreement subject to equitable financial renumeration. This vessel and any other vessel operated under this contract shall be UK Flagged and Certified. The specification for the services will include the following: - Maintenance in accordance with the Mooring Maintenance Programme (MMP), a schedule of routine mooring and navigation mark maintenance to ensure moorings and navigation marks remain safe to operate. - A Moorings Replacement Programme (MRP) to replace moorings and navigation marks with telemetry buoys. The MRP will involve the total removal of the legacy mooring, the design and assurance of the new moorings, the procurement of replacement components and the installation and assurance of the new moorings. - The sourcing, storage, and delivery of components to an authority nominated UK point of departure, allowing the Authority to maintain moorings in Ascension Island and Falkland Islands.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-292894f5-70f8-4785-9931-a3021a60d7e8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44597952-4c0c-40aa-a42a-db6958654ef4
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98360000 - Marine services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£182,168,609 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£182,168,609 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO1 3LT
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Charles Dickens
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRIGGS MARINE CONTRACTORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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