Planning

MHC Block 2 Procurement of Offshore Support Vessels

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

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PlanningUpdate

05 Jun 2025 at 09:27

Planning

15 May 2025 at 14:29

Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Equipment and Support organisation is planning to procure three Offshore Support Vessels, aimed at enhancing the Royal Navy's Mine Hunting Capability. This procurement process is tagged as a planned update and falls under the defence and security industry category. The procurement notice was published on 5th June 2025, with a future notice date set for 2nd November 2026. The procurement is intended as a goods acquisition above threshold value, with an anticipated gross amount of £330,000,000 GBP. The project location is in the United Kingdom and is administered under the UKPGA 2023/54 legal basis. The procurement stage is currently in planning for a contract period starting on 1st July 2027 and potentially extending until 30th June 2037, with renewal options available.

This procurement presents significant business opportunities for companies specialised in maritime services and vessel construction, particularly those with capabilities in mine hunter and minesweeper technology. Businesses with experience in defence contracting and meeting stringent security and regulatory requirements will be well-positioned to compete for this substantial government contract. Engaging in this contract could facilitate growth within the defence sector and expand market reach, given the scale and critical importance of the support vessels to national security. Collaborating with Defence Equipment and Support also offers businesses the chance to establish strong relationships with a central government authority.

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Notice Title

MHC Block 2 Procurement of Offshore Support Vessels

Notice Description

Procurement of 3 Offshore Support Vessels in support of the Royal Navy's Mine Hunting Capability.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0514ca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030124-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment


CPV Codes

35513100 - Mine hunter/minesweeper

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£330,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Nov 20269 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2027 - 30 Jun 2035 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT
Contact Name
Holly Payn
Contact Email
holly.payn100@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

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