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Defence Marine Services - Support to In-Port Marine Services and Delivery of a Vessel Replacement Programme AC

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, based in Portsmouth, has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Defence Marine Services - Support to In-Port Marine Services and Delivery of a Vessel Replacement Programme AC" contract. This contract, valued at £878 million, falls under the Marine Services category (CPV: 98360000) and operates under a Government Owned Contractor Operated (GOCO) agreement. The services will be delivered across various UK naval bases, including Clyde, Devonport, and Portsmouth, starting from April 25, 2025, and concluding on September 30, 2035. Awarded to Serco Limited on June 10, 2025, the procurement was conducted through a direct method as a single tender action below the threshold.

This contract offers significant opportunities for large maritime and defence service providers, specifically those specialising in vessel operation and maintenance. Companies adept at delivering maritime services such as towage, dockyard pollution response, and military training support, alongside capabilities in vessel replacement and building to UK Flag and Class classification standards, are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Through such engagements, businesses can expand their operations and demonstrate their expertise in delivering critical national defence infrastructure services.

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Notice Title

Defence Marine Services - Support to In-Port Marine Services and Delivery of a Vessel Replacement Programme AC

Notice Description

Award of Contract under DMS-NG for the Defence Marine Services - Support to In-Port Marine Services and Delivery of a Vessel Replacement Programme contract. The contract encompasses two elements: the support to In-Port Marine Services; and delivery of a vessel replacement programme. The duration of the contract is 120 months. The services will be provided principally across UK HM Naval Bases at the Clyde, Devonport, Portsmouth, as well as Glen Mallan, Loch Ewe, Loch Striven, and Campbeltown, and other areas in UK waters. The operation and maintenance of UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) owned vessels used for the provision of the services, under a Government Owned Contractor Operated (GOCO) agreement, ensuring the availability of In-Port Marine Services. The specification for the services includes the following: - Towage services to entitled vessels. - HM Dockyard movements covered by duty & standby service. - Passenger transportation- Stores & liquid transportation. - Transport & store munitions.- Waste services alongside, at anchor / mooring buoy. - Tiers 1 & 2 Dockyard pollution response. - Support military training, exercises, trials and operations (SMTE) - Support to Emergencies. - Additional maritime support. The delivery of a vessel replacement programme to the Royal Navy, for the procurement and introduction into service of Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) vessels on behalf of the UK MoD. Vessels to be built and maintained to UK Flag and Class classification standards and introduced into service in accordance with an agreed Integrated Test Evaluation and Acceptance Plan.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-93126d46-feac-498b-a593-6d4d1a81f1ae
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9db25e1f-ed8b-42f6-ac3f-1034e94c4d43
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below 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
£878,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£878,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
24 Apr 2025 - 30 Sep 2035 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 3LU
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
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Charles Dickens
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SERCO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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