Planning

Provision of Falkland Islands Marine Services (FIMS) - UK1 Pipeline Notice

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

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Planning

21 May 2025 at 11:30

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Provision of Falkland Islands Marine Services (FIMS) is currently in the planning stage, and has been initiated with the publication of a pipeline notice by Defence Equipment and Support, a central government public authority based in Bristol, United Kingdom. This procurement, classified within the services category under the defence and security special regime, is anticipated to involve the chartering of ships in the Falkland Islands, with a contract period commencing on 1 October 2026. The future notice date set for further information is 31 December 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in maritime services, particularly those adept in ship chartering. With a significant contract value projected at £20.8 million, companies with expertise in handling logistical operations in challenging environments, such as the Falkland Islands, stand to benefit from this procurement. Enterprises looking to expand their service offerings in the defence sector will find this opportunity particularly appealing, given the region-specific requirements and potential for contract renewal until 2031.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Falkland Islands Marine Services (FIMS) - UK1 Pipeline Notice

Notice Description

Potential requirement for the provision of vessels to provide marine services in the Falkland Islands.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051a7b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023817-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

63726400 - Ship chartering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,800,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 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
desshipscomrcl-salmo-multiuser@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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