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Boats In-Service Support 26 - Lot 7 - Army Boats

Ministry of Defence

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21 Apr 2026 at 11:16

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07 Oct 2024 at 16:16

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence's Boats Team, based in Bristol, is currently seeking suppliers for the "Boats In-Service Support 26 – Lot 7 - Army Boats" contract. This procurement is for reconditioning services of ships or boats, specifically targeting MOD Boats operated by Army units within the UK. The tender is in its active stage with a scheduled start date of 1 April 2025, running until 31 March 2032. Key dates to note include a virtual Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) conference on 15 October 2024 and the tender period closing on 11 November 2024. The estimated contract value ranges between £22,250,000 and £25,000,000 GBP.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the defence services sector, particularly those specialising in maintenance, repair, and support of maritime equipment. Companies with expertise in scheduled and reactive maintenance, mid-life upgrades, supply of spares, and various support services can benefit significantly. Business growth can be achieved through participation in this long-term, high-value contract. Potential suppliers are expected to subcontract portions of the work, offering further opportunities for smaller firms to get involved. Suitable businesses include those with a strong track record of handling defence contracts, financial stability, and the capability to manage demanding technical requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Boats In-Service Support 26 - Lot 7 - Army Boats

Notice Description

To deliver platform support to maintain the capability of MOD Boats operated by Army units.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a683
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035985-2026
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
£25,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,367,660,372 £1B-£10B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2032 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
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

Serco Ltd

Further Information

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