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Defence Marine Services - Next Generation: Contract 4 - Offshore Support to Military Training and Exercises

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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20 Jun 2025 at 13:48

TenderUpdate

04 Jul 2022 at 09:29

Tender

08 Jun 2022 at 11:02

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed the procurement process for Contract 4 of the Defence Marine Services project, titled "Offshore Support to Military Training and Exercises". This contract, within the marine services industry category, was designed to provide offshore military training support in UK waters and select overseas territories such as Gibraltar, the Mediterranean, and NATO sea areas. The contract, awarded on the 14th of May, 2025, with an active status, spans a 120-month duration. The procurement, conducted via a competitive procedure with negotiation, was awarded to Serco Ltd and involves a comprehensive scope supporting military training, emergencies, and related maritime services at various strategic locations, including up to 100 nautical miles off the UK coast.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the marine and defence sectors, particularly those with capabilities in operating specialist ocean-going vessels. Companies experienced in supporting military operations or maritime emergencies and possessing the necessary accreditations and security clearances would be well-placed to pursue such contracts. The long-term nature of this contract allows for strategic investment and growth, provides continuity through transfer under TUPE regulations, and offers scope for innovation and service improvements. Subcontracting opportunities may also be available, as operators involved in such large-scale contracts might need diverse suppliers and partners to deliver the required services.

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Notice Title

Defence Marine Services - Next Generation: Contract 4 - Offshore Support to Military Training and Exercises

Notice Description

The contract will provide discrete Defence Marine Services for Offshore Support to Military Training and Exercises in UK waters and select overseas territories. The services will be provided at various locations up to and including 100 nautical miles off the UK coast. Service delivery will also take place in Gibraltar, the Mediterranean and NATO sea areas. The contract duration will be 120 months. The specification for the services will include the following: * Supporting Military Training, Exercises, Trials, and Operations * Supporting Emergencies * Providing additional Maritime Support through a single service contract. The contract will provide the safe delivery of Marine Services through the operation of specialist ocean going vessels outside of Naval Base local areas, and worldwide, to support delivery of Specialist Trials (not conducted under the auspices of the Long Term Partnering Agreement), Specialist Military Training; including support to Operational Sea Training (OST) and exercise Joint Warrior under the direction of the Joint Tactical Exercise Planning Staff (JTEPS). The contract will also provide training support to the NATO Submarine Rescue System (NSRS).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract will provide discrete Defence Marine Services for Offshore Support to Military Training and Exercises in UK waters and select overseas territories. The services will be provided at various locations up to and including 100 nautical miles off the UK coast. Service delivery will also take place in Gibraltar, the Mediterranean and NATO sea areas. The contract duration will be 120 months. The specification for the services will include the following: * Supporting Military Training, Exercises, Trials, and Operations * Supporting Emergencies * Providing additional Maritime Support through a single service contract. The contract will provide the safe delivery of Marine Services through the operation of specialist ocean going vessels outside of Naval Base local areas, and worldwide, to support delivery of Specialist Trials (not conducted under the auspices of the Long Term Partnering Agreement), Specialist Military Training; including support to Operational Sea Training (OST) and exercise Joint Warrior under the direction of the Joint Tactical Exercise Planning Staff (JTEPS). The contract will also provide training support to the NATO Submarine Rescue System (NSRS).

Renewal: Services will be required beyond the end of this contract. The commercial structure they will take is to be decided.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-034429
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034102-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

50 - Repair and maintenance services

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

80 - Education and training services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

34512000 - Ships and similar vessels for the transport of persons or goods

34513350 - Dive-support vessels

34521000 - Specialised boats

50240000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to marine and other equipment

50241000 - Repair and maintenance services of ships

60651000 - Hire of vessels with crew

60651100 - Hire of sea-going vessels with crew

60653000 - Hire of boats with crew

63522000 - Ship brokerage services

63727100 - Towing services

80510000 - Specialist training services

98360000 - Marine services

98362100 - Marine-base support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£146,700,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£146,700,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£102,793,217 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Lee White
Contact Email
lee.white132@mod.gov.uk, navyacq-dmsngsptmiltraining@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
P01 3LU
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SERCO

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