Tender

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

BOATS TEAM, MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Tender

07 Oct 2024 at 15:16

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 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. Further details on all of the BISS 26 requirements can be found at Section VI.3) Additional Information to this Contract Notice. Quantity or scope: To deliver in-service support to all MOD Boats operated by Army units based in the UK. This requirement is anticipated to consist of boats of the following classes: Army Assault Boat MK6 195 Army Workboat 3 Combat Support Boat 18 Gemini 650 8 Hard Hull Riverine Craft (HHRC) 2 Inflatables - Avon Redcrest M9 139 Mexeflote 147 Rigid Raider Craft Mk III 0 Total 512 This list is not exhaustive and subject to change as boats go in and out of service. The scope can broadly be expected to include: * Scheduled preventative maintenance, * Reactive maintenance, defect rectification, and repair, * Mid Life Upgrades, * Replacement and/or replenishment of existing boat classes with boats of the same class, or a suitable second-hand alternative, * On-site support, * Supply of spares, * Post Design Services (PDS), * Testing and trials, * Configuration, obsolescence, and documentation management, * Chartering * Support to Safety and Environmental Cases * Storage and Transportation

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a683
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032125-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated
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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOATS TEAM, MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Attn: Simon Randy
Contact Email
simon.randy948@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

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