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Boats In-Service Support 26 - Lot 2 - Royal Navy/Royal Fleet Auxiliary

Ministry of Defence

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Apr 2026 at 10:30

Award Notice
Tender

07 Oct 2024 at 15:28

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is overseeing a procurement process titled "Boats In-Service Support 26 – Lot 2 - Royal Navy/Royal Fleet Auxiliary," focusing on reconditioning services of ships or boats. This procurement, situated within the services category, targets defence-related activities and is being executed from the Ministry of Defence's location in Bristol, United Kingdom. The current stage is the award phase as of April 2026, following an initial tender phase in October 2024. The procurement method is selective, specifically negotiations with the publication of a contract notice. The contract involves a significant investment valued at approximately £2.3 billion with an active status, aimed at supporting Royal Navy and Royal Fleet Auxiliary platforms, spanning a lengthy period of roughly seven years, from April 2026 to March 2033.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in maritime operations, ship reconditioning, and defence services. The contract's scope accommodates various tasks, including maintenance, upgrades, and supply of essential services and parts, which can foster enterprise growth due to its comprehensive requirements. The selective procurement process provides an exclusive pathway for businesses with experience in defence support services to secure long-term engagement with the Ministry of Defence. Given the complexity and financial magnitude, this project suits companies with robust infrastructure capable of sustaining prolonged service and support; smaller enterprises might find opportunities as subcontractors. The structured procurement method ensures that qualified candidates are considered, requiring multiple candidates and successive reduction stages to ensure quality and reliability in delivery. Companies with expertise in technical, commercial deliverables, and project management stand to benefit significantly from winning a contract under this arrangement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Boats In-Service Support 26 - Lot 2 - Royal Navy/Royal Fleet Auxiliary

Notice Description

To deliver platform support to maintain the capability of MOD Boats used for deployment onboard Royal Navy and Royal Fleet Auxiliary platforms.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a66d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035940-2026
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
£27,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,330,388,228 £1B-£10B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 20267 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Ministry of Defence
Additional Buyers

Boats Team, Ministry of Defence

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Postcode Area
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

UK Docks Marine Services North Ltd

Further Information

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