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Award

21 Apr 2026 at 11:03

Tender

07 Oct 2024 at 16:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence's Boats Team is seeking to procure in-service support for workboats under the "Boats In-Service Support 26 – Lot 6 - Work Boats" tender. This tender, identified as part of Contract Notice 712796450, involves maintaining the capability of all MOD Workboats, including maintenance, upgrades, repairs, and spares supply. The procurement stage is currently in the tender phase, initiated on 7 October 2024, with a deadline for tender submissions set for 11 November 2024. A virtual Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) conference will be held via MS Teams on 15 October 2024 to provide additional details to potential providers. The contract is valued between £11.5 million and £12.75 million and is set to commence on 1 April 2026, concluding on 31 March 2033. The services are to be carried out within the United Kingdom under a negotiated procurement method, with prospective suppliers invited to register through the MOD’s e-Tendering system.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity for companies specialising in defence services, particularly those experienced in marine maintenance and support. Companies capable of providing comprehensive support, including scheduled and reactive maintenance, mid-life upgrades, and supply chain management, will find this tender particularly lucrative. Subcontracting opportunities are also available, making it suitable for both large organisations and smaller enterprises with niche capabilities in boat support services. The procurement aims to ensure the operational readiness of various MOD workboats, thus providing ongoing work and potential for a long-term partnership with the Ministry of Defence.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Boats In-Service Support 26 - Lot 6 - Work Boats

Notice Description

To deliver platform support to maintain the capability of all MOD Workboats.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a682
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035973-2026
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
£12,750,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,508,362,212 £1B-£10B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20266 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
Additional Buyers

Boats Team, Ministry of Defence

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

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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