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Award

21 Apr 2026 at 11:21

Tender

07 Oct 2024 at 16:22

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence's Boats Team is currently in the tender stage for the "Boats In-Service Support 26 – Lot 9 - Support and Training Boats" contract, focusing on reconditioning services for various boats used in training. This procurement, valued at an estimated £26.75 million, falls under the defence services category and encompasses multiple craft types such as yachts and static training vessels. The procurement process, managed through an e-tendering system, includes a virtual Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) conference scheduled for 15 October 2024. The deadline for tender submission is set for 11 November 2024, with the contract period running from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2033. The primary location for service delivery is the UK, particularly at Britannia Royal Naval College Dartmouth.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in maritime support services, particularly those capable of providing scheduled maintenance, defect rectification, and mid-life upgrades. Companies specialising in the supply of spares, on-site support, and management of technical documentation will find this contract beneficial for business growth. Moreover, firms with experience in handling vessels ranging from small dinghies to larger yachts are well-suited for this requirement. The competitive process also allows for subcontracting, providing further avenues for collaboration and expansion within the maritime services industry.

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Notice Title

Boats In-Service Support 26 - Lot 9 - Support and Training Boats

Notice Description

To deliver platform support to maintain the capability of MOD Boats that provide second line training, including initial training for ratings and officers and fourth line training, including adventurous training and the cadets.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a686
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035992-2026
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
£26,750,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,179,570,092 £1B-£10B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20265 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

Devonport Royal Dockyard Ltd

Further Information

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