Award

712797450-Boats In-Service Support 26 LOT 7-Army-CF-Transparency

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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12 May 2026 at 15:05

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed the award stage for the procurement titled "712797450-Boats In-Service Support 26 LOT 7-Army-CF-Transparency," in the industry category related to reconditioning services of ships or boats (CPV: 50244000). The awarded contract, valued at £28,616,914 GBP, involves services across a broad geographic area, including the British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and the Rest of the World. The procurement process followed a selective method through a competitive procedure with negotiation above the threshold. The contract commenced on 1st April 2026 and will conclude on 31st March 2033.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on ship or boat reconditioning services. With the Ministry of Defence acting as a buyer, there are possibilities for established companies like Serco Ltd, which is the successful supplier for this contract. Businesses that are sizeable and proficient in managing large-scale defence contracts will find this procurement favourable. However, considering the project's scale and complexity, it is particularly well-suited to SMEs that specialize in maritime services, offering them potential growth avenues within the specified regions. This contract underscores the lucrative potential for businesses willing to engage in long-term service agreements with governmental defence entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

712797450-Boats In-Service Support 26 LOT 7-Army-CF-Transparency

Notice Description

Transparency Documents

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f4823778-d3e0-4617-bc7f-e7cc94fd8ea2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9bfee5f-c68f-406d-a709-2c4e6a876198
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
£28,616,914 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£28,616,914 £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
4 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

Buyer & Supplier

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

SERCO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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