Award

Boats In-Service Support 26 - Lot 1 - UKSTRATCOM

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

21 Apr 2026 at 09:26

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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 procurement process for the contract titled "Boats In-Service Support 26 - Lot 1 - UKSTRATCOM" is spearheaded by the Ministry of Defence and focuses on providing reconditioning services for ships and boats within the defence sector. This initiative is located in Bristol, United Kingdom, with services expanding across various regions. The procurement method is selective, entailing a negotiated process accompanied by the publication of a contract notice. The procurement stage is currently in the award phase, having been signed on 16 January 2026 for a contract period ending on 31 March 2033. The awarded supplier for this contract is Salterns Marina Ltd, and the total contract value is approximately GBP 5,311,181,316. The deadline for receipt of tenders was amended to 18 November 2024, allowing interested participants additional time to engage in the tender process.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the ship and boat reconditioning sector, particularly those with expertise in defence services. Companies capable of delivering comprehensive support services, including maintenance, upgrades, and logistical management, as well as possessing the necessary security clearances are well-suited to participate. Furthermore, businesses with capabilities in managing complex service contracts and engaging in integrated project management could leverage this opportunity to grow their presence in defence-related maritime operations. By aligning their strategies with the Ministry's requirements, companies can position themselves for collaboration and expansion in sustainable maritime solutions across defence sectors. The procurement exercise accommodates subcontracting possibilities, providing smaller specialised firms the chance to collaborate on large-scale projects managed by leading contractors.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a66b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035936-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated with publication of a contract notice
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
£5,311,181,316 £1B-£10B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
11 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20263 months ago
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
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
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

SALTERNS MARINA

Further Information

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