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Skomer MCZ patrol vessel 2026

NATURAL RESOURCES WALES

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27 Feb 2026 at 16:21

Summary of the contracting process

Natural Resources Wales, located in Cardiff, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the "Skomer MCZ patrol vessel 2026" under the Welsh devolved regulations. This competitive tender was conducted using a limited competition procurement method, classified below threshold, in the transport equipment and auxiliary products category. The contract was awarded on 3rd February 2026 and runs from 4th February to 21st March 2026, with a gross contract value of £56,650. The process is in the award stage, with Dale Sailing Company Ltd appointed as the supplier, delivering goods throughout the United Kingdom.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses involved in transport equipment manufacturing to engage with a reputable central government authority, fostering business growth through government contracts. SMEs like Dale Sailing Company Ltd, the successful bidder, demonstrate that smaller enterprises can compete effectively for such projects. Companies with expertise in building, maintaining, or supplying maritime patrol vessels, specifically tailored for marine conservation zones, would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders and expand their market share through public procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Skomer MCZ patrol vessel 2026

Notice Description

Award of Skomer MCZ patrol vessel 2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065ece
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018127-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,750 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
4 Feb 2026 - 21 Mar 2026 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
NATURAL RESOURCES WALES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DALE SAILING

Further Information

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