Defence Marine Services - Next Generation: Contract 2 - Inshore Support to Military Training, Testing and Evaluation

Ministry of Defence

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20 Jun 2025 at 14:50

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04 Jul 2022 at 10:39

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08 Jun 2022 at 12:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, headquartered in Portsmouth, United Kingdom, has completed its procurement process for a significant project titled "Defence Marine Services - Next Generation: Contract 2 - Inshore Support to Military Training, Testing and Evaluation." This service contract falls under the marine services category and has been awarded to Serco Ltd. The project involves selective procurement under a competitive procedure with negotiation, aimed at providing comprehensive support to military training and testing along the North West coast of Scotland as well as various maritime ranges around the UK. The contract's value is approximately £65,581,496, with an award date of 14th May 2025. The procurement process aligns with legal standards set forth by the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 and spans over a five-year duration.

This contract presents substantial business growth opportunities, especially for companies experienced in maritime services, military support operations, and those capable of managing complex logistical operations in challenging environments. Businesses involved in marine service delivery, range safety, and military training environments stand to benefit significantly. Companies with the ability to provide certified personnel, manage government assets, and integrate sophisticated logistical solutions are well-suited to compete in this field. The procurement requirement for a service-based contract of this magnitude highlights a need for adherence to strict regulatory and quality standards, making it a great fit for businesses with experience in delivering complex defence-related services.

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Notice Title

Defence Marine Services - Next Generation: Contract 2 - Inshore Support to Military Training, Testing and Evaluation

Notice Description

Inshore Support to Military Training, Testing and Evaluation

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract will provide Inshore Support to Military Training, Testing and Evaluation Services in support of Authority sponsored trials, clearance diving training for the Royal Navy, general air diving training for the Royal Engineers, and range safety. BUTEC and Raasay ranges as well as specified 'off range' locations, off of the North West coast of Scotland and maritime ranges around the UK coast. The duration of the contract will be 60 months. The contract encompasses 3 critical elements - the provision of Marine Services to: * The British Underwater Test & Evaluation Centre (BUTEC) Covers the safe delivery of maritime services to QinetiQ in support of activities at the British Underwater Test & Evaluation Centre (Raasay Ranges) located in the north west of Scotland with vessels based in Kyle of Lochalsh. Service delivery covers: Torpedo recovery, sonobuoy trials, target launch and recovery including underwater autonomous vehicles, range safety and range maintenance, passenger transfer service, stores and garbage transfer, towed array recovery and transfer to/from submarines, host platform for sound velocity profiles and novel trials. * Military Diving Covers the safe delivery of maritime services to entitled customers in north west Scotland. Service delivery is the provision and operation of 2 dedicated vessels to enable the Authority to deliver safe deep-water dive training to service personnel utilising mixture gases. * Range Safety, Sea Training and Aircrew Training Covers the safe delivery of maritime services to entitled customers who require a suitable platform to deliver individual & unit level training around the UK. Service delivery covers: support to helicopter crew winching training, coastal sea survival training, target towing for fast jet weapon training and helicopter marine sniper training, range clearance and range safety service, provision of small craft simulating fast attack craft, consorts and target vessels for boarding training. The specification for the services will include the following: * Undertake passenger transportation. * Transport stores & liquids. * Support military training, exercises, trials and operations including military diving training & Range Safety & Aircrew Training (RSACT). * Support to Emergencies. * Provide maritime support to the Raasay ranges. * Provide additional maritime support through a single service contract

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-03442f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034106-2025
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

34513200 - Tug boats

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

50241100 - Vessel repair services

60651000 - Hire of vessels with crew

60651100 - Hire of sea-going vessels with crew

60653000 - Hire of boats with crew

63522000 - Ship brokerage services

63726600 - Ship-operating services

63726620 - ROV services

63727000 - Towing and pushing services of ships

63727100 - Towing services

80510000 - Specialist training services

98360000 - Marine services

98362100 - Marine-base support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£85,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£85,500,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£65,581,496 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jun 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20251 years 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
Not specified
Postcode Area
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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Serco Ltd

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