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712798451-Boats In-Service Support 26 LOT 9-Training_Support-CF-Transparency

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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12 May 2026 at 16:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, based in Bristol, England, has completed a procurement process for the project entitled "Boats In-Service Support 26 LOT 9-Training_Support-CF-Transparency." This process focuses on the industry category of reconditioning services of ships or boats, with services to be delivered globally, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and the Rest of the World. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the contract awarded to Devonport Royal Dockyard Ltd, a large-scale company. The contract period extends from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2033, having been awarded on 5th March 2026. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a competitive procedure with negotiation above the threshold, with a total contract value of £30,195,212.

This contract presents an extensive opportunity for business growth for firms specialising in maritime reconditioning services. Given the selective procurement method and the high contract value, businesses that are well-suited for such contracts are likely to have a considerable scale and expertise within the industry. The involvement of the Ministry of Defence as a buyer implies an expectation of high standards and reliability. Furthermore, while the contract is not specifically aimed at voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the relevant field have the potential to benefit from subcontracting opportunities through the main service provider, Devonport Royal Dockyard Ltd.

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Notice Title

712798451-Boats In-Service Support 26 LOT 9-Training_Support-CF-Transparency

Notice Description

Transparency Documents

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b02e7ea0-3145-4d5c-b071-152254aa2461
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ca01c6f-6ece-45d7-8711-b9173dbdf182
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
£30,195,212 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,195,212 £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
5 Mar 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

DEVONPORT ROYAL DOCKYARD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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