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12 May 2026 at 09:08

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Boats In-Service Support 26 LOT 3" has been completed by the Ministry of Defence, based in Bristol, England. This contract involves reconditioning services for ships or boats, classified under CPV code 50244000. The process used a selective procurement method, specifically a competitive procedure with negotiation above the threshold. The contract, valued at £39,007,519, was awarded to UK Docks Marine Services North Ltd on 26 January 2026. The contract period runs from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2033, with services to be delivered in various locations including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and more.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in marine services and ship reconditioning, particularly those capable of undertaking complex and large-scale projects over an extended contract period. SMEs are notably suitable candidates for such opportunities due to the procurement's suitability criteria, which favour small and medium enterprises. Companies with experience in extensive reconditioning projects can leverage this contract to establish or strengthen their presence in the maritime industry and expand their service portfolio both locally and internationally.

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Notice Title

712783450-Boats In-Service Support 26 LOT 3-MDP-CF-Transparency

Notice Description

Transparency Documents

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c0ffe325-82bb-4e1f-bf95-24cc44233fb6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6f76942-8796-4247-bbf6-3141b12fd301
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
£39,007,519 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,007,519 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20267 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 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
Postcode Area
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 Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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