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Work Boat Hire for Bristol Port Equipment Commissioning Event

MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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29 Apr 2026 at 08:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency, a central government public authority based in Southampton, organised a direct procurement process for the hire of a work boat to support an equipment commissioning event at Bristol Port. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting the hire of boats with crew. Northern Rib Hire, an SME located in Lancaster, was awarded the contract, which is valued at £40,000 with a gross amount of £48,000. The contract was signed on 18 March 2026 and is active from 19 March to 26 March 2026. The procurement method used was below threshold without competition, emphasising its direct approach.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses specialising in maritime services, particularly those capable of providing work boats equipped with crew. It presents a significant business growth opportunity for SMEs interested in expanding their services within the central government sector. Companies possessing expertise in maritime operations and logistics would be well-suited to participate in similar procurement opportunities in the future, thereby enhancing their market presence and developing strategic partnerships with government entities.

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Notice Title

Work Boat Hire for Bristol Port Equipment Commissioning Event

Notice Description

Hire of one Work Boat for Bristol Port equipment commissioning event.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068d8d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038965-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60653000 - Hire of boats with crew

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
19 Mar 2026 - 26 Mar 2026 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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