Planning

Commando Insertion Craft - UK1 - Pipeline Notice

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

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Planning

20 May 2025 at 13:29

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Equipment and Support, a central government public authority, located at MOD Abbey Wood in Bristol, UK, is planning a procurement process for the design, manufacture, and support of Commando Insertion Craft (CIC). This tender, titled "Commando Insertion Craft - UK1 - Pipeline Notice," falls under the goods category, specifically targeting specialised boats. The procurement is at the planning stage, with key dates including a future notice publication on 1st December 2025, and the contract period is set from 31st December 2026 to 31st December 2033. The procurement process is governed by the legal basis identified as UKPGA 2023/54 and is part of a special regime for defence and security, being above threshold, which ensures a sizeable contract opportunity.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for enterprises experienced in manufacturing specialised boats and those capable of providing ongoing support services. The contract's nature and duration offer a stable, long-term partnership opportunity, enhancing a business's portfolio and revenue stream. SMEs are particularly encouraged to participate, given their suitability for this procurement. Companies with expertise in defence-related goods and those positioned to scale up operations to meet the needs of this high-profile project will find this opportunity highly advantageous. The indicative timeline allows businesses ample time to prepare and align their capabilities with the procurement requirements laid down by the Defence Equipment and Support authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Commando Insertion Craft - UK1 - Pipeline Notice

Notice Description

Design, Manufacture and Support of Commando Insertion Craft (CIC)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0518f2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023306-2025
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34521000 - Specialised boats

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Dec 2026 - 31 Dec 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT
Contact Name
Not specified
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

Notice Documents

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