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712796450-Boats In-Service Support 26 LOT 6-CF-Transparency

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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12 May 2026 at 14:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed a procurement process titled "712796450-Boats In-Service Support 26 LOT 6-CF-Transparency," focusing on reconditioning services for ships or boats. This procurement falls under the services category and serves various locations, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and the Channel Islands. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically a competitive procedure with negotiation above the threshold. The original tender period concluded on 31st March 2026, with the contract period commencing on 1st April 2026 and ending on 31st March 2033. The total contract value is £18,274,442 GBP, with UK Docks Marine Services North Ltd awarded the contract on 23rd February 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the maritime reconditioning industry, especially those capable of providing specialised maintenance and support services for naval vessels. The competitive procedure with negotiation allows well-prepared businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to engage meaningfully in the bidding process. Companies with expertise in ship or boat reconditioning and a strong operational presence in the specified locations are well-suited to compete for similar future contracts, enabling business growth and expansion in the defence services sector.

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Notice Title

712796450-Boats In-Service Support 26 LOT 6-CF-Transparency

Notice Description

Transparency Documents

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-42f97948-088d-4bf3-b457-d97cbef0b9e1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9f38b8c-4f9e-492a-9cab-ce0b9d03c256
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50244000 - Reconditioning services of ships or boats

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,274,442 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,274,442 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 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
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UK DOCKS MARINE SERVICES NORTH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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