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Commissioning Exercise Poole

MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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27 Oct 2025 at 13:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency, a central government public authority based in Southampton, has completed a procurement process titled "Commissioning Exercise Poole." This process involved the hire of Rib boats for an equipment commissioning event in Poole. The procurement method used was direct, conducted below the threshold without competition. The contract, valued at £22,561.48 net, was awarded to Northern Rib Hire Ltd, a large business located in Lancaster. The contract was signed on 25th September 2025, with services rendered from 26th September to 2nd October 2025, marking the conclusion of the procurement stage as complete.

This procurement tender provides significant opportunities for companies involved in the services industry, specifically those specialising in the hire of water transport equipment with crew. It highlights the demand for specialised services in specific locations such as Poole, indicating an opportunity for businesses capable of fleet deployment and logistics to expand their client base within governmental projects. Companies with expertise in rapid deployment and capable of operating within the specified region will find themselves well-suited to such contracts, aligning with the UK's ongoing infrastructure and service commission needs.

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Notice Title

Commissioning Exercise Poole

Notice Description

Rib hire for use in Poole equipment commissioning event.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d42d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068544-2025
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

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60650000 - Hire of water transport equipment with crew

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£22,561 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
25 Sep 2025 - 2 Oct 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
contracts@mcga.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO15 1EG
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Banister & Polygon
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORTHERN RIB HIRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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