Planning

Maintenance and Repair of the CSID

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

19 Mar 2026 at 16:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has initiated the planning stage for a tender aimed at securing services for the maintenance and repair of the Counter Seaborne Intruder Device (CSID) located at HMNB Clyde, Helensburgh, United Kingdom. This contract involves a comprehensive maintenance plan covering a period of two years, set to begin in April 2026, following the future notice date slated for 10 April 2026. The procurement falls under the category of repair and maintenance services for floating structures, with a planned contract value of £1,527,000 GBP. The CSID functions as a crucial physical security perimeter, protecting vital infrastructure and vessels. Interested suppliers may compete in this procurement via the RM6264 Dynamic Purchasing System facilitated through the Crown Commercial Service's eSourcing tool.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in maritime maintenance and repair services, particularly those experienced with securing and maintaining floating structures. Suitable contractors would be well-positioned to leverage their expertise to meet the comprehensive requirements outlined in the tender, which includes asset surveys, general maintenance duties, inspections, and the facilitation of stakeholder audits. Companies with resources for sub-contracting independent surveys and offering a robust supply of personnel, vehicles, and equipment for 24/7 operational response will find ample potential for growth by servicing the Ministry of Defence's needs at HMNB Clyde. Proactive registration in the Dynamic Purchasing System is advised for businesses seeking to engage with this promising opportunity.

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Notice Title

Maintenance and Repair of the CSID

Notice Description

The Counter Seaborne Intruder Device (CSID) is a water-side physical security perimeter providing protection for infrastructure and vessels. A tender will be run to compete for the provision of 2 years of maintenance on the CSID. The Tender will be run via the RM6264 Dynamic Purchasing System through the Crown Commercial Service eSourcing tool. Suppliers are able to join the Dynamic Purchasing System at any time via the Supplier Registration page and are advised to do so at the earliest opportunity. The link to the Dynamic Purchasing System is available here: https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM6264

Lot Information

Lot 1

The supplier is required to provide a Baseline Asset Survey / Report and Maintenance Schedule. General Maintenance duties will include washing of the CSID, inspections, measurements and photographic records. Removal of mooring buoys and/or Dunlop fenders. Mooring Equipment Condition Reports. Replacement of CSID Gate Strops. Dunlop Fender Pressure Checks. Maintenance of Gate Mooring Buoys, Hook Swivels and Hinge Swivels. Identification of Mooring defects. Facilitation of stakeholder inspections via suitable contractor provided vessels. Supply and installation of 5x Barrier Floats (25m length 2.35m diameter). Supplier will sub-contract an independent inspection report of the CSID in year two of the contract, facilitating the raising of all mooring buoys to be inspected. Contractor will provide copies of testing and commissioning certificates for new/repaired CSID components. Supplier is required to provide necessary personnel, vehicles, and equipment to enable transportation. The Contractor must provide a point of contact available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year to function as the First Level response contact to provide telephone support.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066f90
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025440-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50246300 - Repair and maintenance services of floating structures

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,527,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Apr 20265 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HELENSBURGH
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

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