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Award

21 Apr 2026 at 10:54

Tender

07 Oct 2024 at 15:59

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has initiated a selective procurement process for its Boats In-Service Support 26 Lot 4 - Overseas, seeking to deliver platform support for MOD Boats stationed outside the United Kingdom. The procurement focuses on reconditioning services within the defence industry, encompassing locations such as Gibraltar, Cyprus, and the British Indian Ocean Territory. This contract is valued at approximately £20.5 million, and it will run from April 2026 to March 2033. The procurement stage is currently in Award with Griffon Marine Ltd being named as the supplier, following a negotiated procedure with publication of a contract notice. Interested parties can explore further opportunities by attending the virtual Pre-Qualification Questionnaire conference on 15 October 2024, which aims to provide detailed insights into the overarching BISS 26 requirements.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in marine and defence-related services, particularly those skilled in ship or boat reconditioning. Suppliers with expertise in maintenance, upgrades, spares supply, and post-design services would be well-suited to compete. Given the substantial financial scope and international locations, the contract promises sustained growth potential and operational engagement over its contract period. Businesses looking to expand their footprint in the MOD's overseas support platforms will benefit from forming strategic partnerships and demonstrating exceptional project management capabilities to fulfil the technical, economic, and suitability criteria outlined in the tender documents.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Boats In-Service Support 26 - Lot 4 - Overseas

Notice Description

To deliver platform support to maintain the capability of MOD Boats permanently based at locations outside the United Kingdom.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a678
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035961-2026
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
£20,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,159,082,408 £1B-£10B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Ministry of Defence
Contact Name
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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

Griffon Marine Ltd

Further Information

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