Award

712782450-Boats In-Service Support 26 LOT 2 - RN/RFA-CF-Transparency

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

12 May 2026 at 08:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed the procurement process for the "Boats In-Service Support 26 LOT 2 - RN/RFA-CF-Transparency" contract, focusing on reconditioning services of ships or boats. The industry category is services, and the location covers the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, British Overseas Territories, Europe, Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World. This award was issued as part of a competitive procedure with negotiation, above the threshold, under a selective procurement method. The tender stage was concluded on 31st March 2026, with the contract period extending from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2033. The contract is valued at £28,068,362 GBP.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms skilled in marine and ship reconditioning services. Large enterprises, especially those with capabilities in dealing with complex, long-term contracts, such as UK Docks Marine Services North Ltd, will find this tender particularly advantageous. Additionally, businesses that specialise in serving diverse geographic regions would benefit from the expansive service coverage required in this contract. The Ministry of Defence's preference for SMEs suggests an encouragement of competitive bids from smaller enterprises capable of meeting the specialised requirements of marine support services.

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Notice Title

712782450-Boats In-Service Support 26 LOT 2 - RN/RFA-CF-Transparency

Notice Description

Transparency Documents

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-59df0844-ead8-4dab-a851-0aa3f7b80841
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b977a86a-b871-4502-a4dd-749b6bbbef7d
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
£28,068,362 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£28,068,362 £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
8 Jan 20264 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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