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701554521 - Falkland Island Marine Services

Defence Equipment and Support

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04 Sep 2026 at 15:56

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04 Sep 2026 at 15:40

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Summary of the contracting process

Defence Equipment and Support, part of the Ministry of Defence, procured chartered vessels with crews and associated marine services supporting British Forces South Atlantic Islands in the Falkland Islands. The requirement covers vessel movements, tug duties, harbour and coastal support, Single Point Mooring operations and maintenance, fuelling and bunkering, cargo and personnel movements, towing, mooring maintenance, diving support and related marine activities. This is a defence and maritime services requirement, with vessel charter and crew provision at its core. The work supports fuel transfer, mooring infrastructure and wider operational maritime capability in the Falkland Islands. The procurement covers one combined requirement rather than separate service lots.

The procurement has been completed through a direct award, with Van Wijngaarden Marine Services BV selected as supplier. The award value is £4,927,500 including applicable taxes, for a 12-month contract running from 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2027. The award was recorded on 4 September 2026, with contract signature scheduled for 1 October 2026. The direct award was justified under Section 41 of the Procurement Act 2023 and Schedule 5 paragraph 20, on the basis that continuity is necessary to maintain the Armed Forces’ operational capability, effectiveness, readiness, safety and security. The arrangement is an interim extension while the Authority progresses competitive procurement for a long-term replacement requirement in Q1 2027.

This award demonstrates demand for an established marine operator able to provide vessels with crews and deliver a broad, integrated support package in the Falkland Islands. A credible future competitor would need practical capability across harbour and coastal operations, tug work, towing, mooring maintenance, Single Point Mooring support, diving, fuelling and bunkering, and the movement of cargo and personnel. The requirement also points to the importance of maintaining operational continuity in a remote defence environment, coordinating several marine activities safely and reliably rather than supplying a single isolated service. Firms with suitable vessels, experienced crews and demonstrable capacity to support defence operations and marine infrastructure would be best placed to compete when this requirement is next tested.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

701554521 - Falkland Island Marine Services

Notice Description

The requirement comprises the charter of vessels with crew and the provision of associated marine services in support of British Forces South Atlantic Islands (BFSAI). The services include vessel movements, tug duties, harbour and coastal support, support to Single Point Mooring (SPM) operations and maintenance, fuelling and bunkering activities, cargo and personnel movements, towing, mooring maintenance, diving support and other associated marine support activities. The proposed contract is for a fixed period of 12 months from 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2027 and has an estimated value of PS4.92 million. The contract will maintain continuity of essential marine services whilst the Authority progresses a competitive procurement for the future requirement.

Procurement Information

The Authority, the Ministry of Defence ("MOD") intends to extend the contract for 12 months with a value of PS4,927,500 to Van Wijngaarden Marine Services B.V. ("the Supplier") for the provision of Falkland Islands Marine Services ("FIMS"). The provision of this contract is to support fuel transfer operations, maintenance of mooring infrastructure and wider maritime support activities within the Falkland Islands. These services are critical to supporting defence outputs and maintaining operational capability in the region. It is considered that the direct award to the Supplier is permitted under Section 41 of the Procurement Act 2023 relying on the direct award justification set out in paragraph 20 of Schedule 5. The Authority considers that the conditions of this provision are satisfied as the direct award is necessary to maintain the operational capability, effectiveness, readiness, safety and security of the Armed Forces. The current contract for this provision was placed in October 2021 and is due to expire in September 2026. The Authority intends to commence a competitive procurement for a long-term replacement requirement in Q1 2027. To avoid a gap in service continuity whilst the Authority carries out a procurement process for the replacement requirement, an interim contract is required to ensure service continuity and the uninterrupted provision of essential marine services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06f291
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084030-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60651000 - Hire of vessels with crew

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,927,500 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 30 Sep 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Defence Equipment and Support
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Postcode Area
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

Van Wijngaarden Marine Services B.V.

Further Information

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