Tender

Boats In-Service Support 26 - Lot 1 - UKSTRATCOM

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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23 Oct 2024 at 12:25

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07 Oct 2024 at 14:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, based in Bristol, has issued a tender for "Boats In-Service Support 26 – Lot 1 – UKSTRATCOM". This project, falling under the services category, focuses on the reconditioning of ships and boats. The procurement process is in the tender update stage as of 23 October 2024, with the deadline for receipt of tenders now extended to 18 November 2024 at 4:00 pm. The contract period spans from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2033, with a budget ranging from £48,000,000 to £53,750,000. The procurement is selective and uses a negotiated method with an anticipated support scope including preventive and reactive maintenance, mid-life upgrades, and more, covering various boat classes such as Surveillance and Reconnaissance Patrol Boats and Offshore Raiding Craft across the UK.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in marine engineering, boat maintenance, and advanced repair services. Companies with capabilities in supporting diverse maritime operations and possessing List ‘X’ security clearance are particularly well-suited to compete. The extensive scope, including provision of spares, on-site support, and testing, allows suppliers to showcase comprehensive service offerings, thus expanding their portfolio and market footprint. The Ministry of Defence's commitment to using an e-Tendering system simplifies the process for interested parties to register and submit their proposals, ensuring a streamlined and transparent selection procedure.

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Notice Title

Boats In-Service Support 26 - Lot 1 - UKSTRATCOM

Notice Description

This requirement is to deliver in-service support to all MOD Boats operated by UKSTRATCOM. Further details on all of the BISS 26 requirements can be found at Section VI.3) Additional Information to this Contract Notice.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a66b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034307-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£53,750,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Mike Lomas, attn: Lomas Mike
Contact Email
mike.lomas904@mod.gov.uk, simon.randy948@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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