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Provision of Port Services and Facilities at Portland Port - UK7

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

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26 Sep 2025 at 08:19

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process conducted by Defence Equipment and Support, a central government body in the UK, involved the "Provision of Port Services and Facilities at Portland Port - UK7". This contract, which falls under the services category, was aimed at facilitating Mine Hunting Capability/Royal Navy Trials at Portland Port. The procurement process utilised a direct procurement method below the threshold, without competition, due to its special defence and security regime. The contract was active from 6th May 2025 to 13th June 2025, with a total contract value of £21,657.16, and was officially signed on 6th May 2025. The process was completed, and services were provided by Portland Port Ltd, a large-scale supplier, based in Portland, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating within the marine-base support services sector. Companies specialising in infrastructure support, maritime equipment rental, and related services might find similar opportunities to partner with governmental defence entities. Given the direct procurement method used here, businesses that maintain a good standing and relationship with contracting authorities like Defence Equipment and Support may be well-positioned for future contracts. Engaging with the requirements of such contracts can lead to long-term growth, networking benefits, and a robust portfolio in the defence and security industry.

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Notice Title

Provision of Port Services and Facilities at Portland Port - UK7

Notice Description

This procurement covers the use of Portland Port in May/June 2025 for conducting Mine Hunting Capability/Royal Navy Trials, including hiring and use of ancillary facilities and equipment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a2b5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059948-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98362100 - Marine-base support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£18,047 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
5 May 2025 - 13 Jun 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT
Contact Name
Mr Garry Ogborne
Contact Email
garry.ogborne100@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PORTLAND PORT

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