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Defence Marine Services - Support to In-Port Marine Services and Delivery of a Vessel Replacement Programme

Ministry of Defence

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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20 Jun 2025 at 14:54

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TenderUpdate

04 Jul 2022 at 10:59

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Tender

08 Jun 2022 at 12:27

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, headquartered in Portsmouth, United Kingdom, has finalised the procurement process for the contract titled "Defence Marine Services – Support to In-Port Marine Services and Delivery of a Vessel Replacement Programme." This initiative falls under the Marine Services category and is crucial for the UK defence infrastructure. The procurement process, executed using a selective method through a competitive procedure with negotiation, was in the award stage as of June 2025. Serco Limited has been named as the supplier for the contract valued at approximately £829 million, and the contract was signed on 25th April 2025. The procurement covers services mainly at UK HM Naval Bases, including Clyde, Devonport, and Portsmouth, over a decade-long period, with significant opportunities for contractors with marine operational capabilities.

This procurement creates extensive opportunities for businesses involved in marine operations, shipbuilding, and vessel maintenance. Companies with proficiency in managing service delivery contracts on a large scale, particularly those that align with the complex requirements of the Ministry of Defence, will find significant growth prospects. With a focus on building and integrating new vessels and providing comprehensive marine services, businesses specializing in tug and tow services, vessel repairs, and support operations will be particularly well-suited. Aspects like favourable financial standing, adherence to international quality standards, and capability to work within a government-regulated environment are crucial for potential contenders looking to benefit from subcontracting opportunities within the contract’s scope.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Defence Marine Services - Support to In-Port Marine Services and Delivery of a Vessel Replacement Programme

Notice Description

Award of Contract under DMS-NG for the Defence Marine Services - Support to In-Port Marine Services and Delivery of a Vessel Replacement Programme contract

Lot Information

Lot 1

Support to In-Port Marine Services and Delivery of a Vessel Replacement Programme

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-034433
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034112-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

34513200 - Tug boats

50241100 - Vessel repair services

63522000 - Ship brokerage services

63721400 - Ship refuelling services

63726600 - Ship-operating services

63727100 - Towing services

98360000 - Marine services

98362100 - Marine-base support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£594,800,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£594,800,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£829,440,132 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jun 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO1 3LU
Postcode Area
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Charles Dickens
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Serco Limited

Further Information

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