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10 Jul 2025 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Corporation of Trinity House of Deptford Strond has recently completed the procurement for the Futures Afloat programme under the tag of award and contract. This procurement process, concluded on 6th July 2026, involved the open and competitive flexible procedure to design and construct two state-of-the-art, multi-functional buoy handling vessels, slated to replace the current THV Patricia and THV Galatea. Located in London, England, Trinity House serves as the General Lighthouse Authority for England, Wales, the Channel Islands and Gibraltar. The procurement aimed to address the ageing fleet, ensuring continued excellence in maritime navigation services. The contracts for the vessels extend until October 2032, with significant milestones including a scheduled future signature date of 17th July 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in ship design and construction, particularly those capable of delivering specialised maritime solutions. With an award value of £193,277,820, the procurement invites large-scale enterprises with a proven track record in building and maintaining marine vessels. Companies not only in the United Kingdom but also from other countries, such as Astilleros Gondán S.A. from Spain and Vard Group AS from Norway, have been involved as tenderers. This scenario represents an attractive opportunity for similar organisations to engage in projects with significant longevity and the potential for ongoing maintenance and upgrading services. Businesses with expertise in ships and boats, as well as repair and maintenance services of ships, stand to benefit greatly from collaborations with Trinity House.

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Notice Title

Futures Afloat

Notice Description

The Corporation of Trinity House ("the Authority") has concluded the procurement undertaken under its Futures Afloat programme. Following completion of the evaluation process, the Authority intends to award two contracts (one contract per vessel) for the design and construction of two state-of-the-art, multi-functional buoy handling vessels. The Authority is the General Lighthouse Authority for England, Wales, the Channel Islands and Gibraltar under the Merchant Shipping Act 1995. It is responsible for the provision and maintenance of lighthouses, light vessels, marine buoyage and other aids to navigation, and is one of three General Lighthouse Authorities serving the waters around the United Kingdom and Ireland. The Futures Afloat programme includes the replacement of Trinity House's ageing multi functional buoy tenders (MFTs). The awarded contracts will cover the full design and build of two identical vessels, which will replace THV Patricia and THV Galatea. The contract end date of 29 October 2032 reflects the contract end date of the second vessel. The contract end date of the first vessel is 03 April 2032.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055d25
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063294-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

34500000 - Ships and boats

34510000 - Ships

50241000 - Repair and maintenance services of ships

50245000 - Upgrading services of ships

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£193,347,644 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£193,347,644 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
£193,277,820 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
16 Jul 2026 - 29 Oct 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CORPORATION OF TRINITY HOUSE OF DEPTFORD STROND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC3N 4DH
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Tower
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VARD GROUP

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