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title: "Contract for the Supply of Three (3) Patrol Boats for OP METRO: Partner Nation (PN) Surface Crafts"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, C&C"
published: "2018-01-18"
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# Contract for the Supply of Three (3) Patrol Boats for OP METRO: Partner Nation (PN) Surface Crafts

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, C&C  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-20c3f914-9417-45e2-b414-4ead061c6267

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is currently seeking suppliers for a contract to supply three patrol boats for Operation METRO: Partner Nation Surface Crafts. This open procurement process falls under the goods category and is targeting the maritime industry. The tender was published on 18th January 2018, and suppliers have until 19th February 2018 to submit their bids. The contract period is expected to commence on 1st March 2018 and will run until 28th February 2019. Interested parties may deliver to multiple locations, including British Overseas Territories and the wider UK.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in boat manufacturing and supply. Companies that are particularly well-suited to compete include small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focused on marine engineering, vessel construction, and related services. Beyond immediate supply capabilities, successful bidders could also explore long-term partnerships with the Ministry of Defence, potentially leading to further contracts within the defence sector.

## Notice

This contract is for the provision of three (3) Patrol Boats for Op METRO: Partner Nation (PN) Surface Crafts Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Lichfield: Boats.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ec01fbc-b2a1-4da7-94e5-6049263f58f3 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2018 - 28 Feb 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, C&C |
| Locality | LICHFIELD |
| Post town | Walsall |
| Postcode | WS14 9PY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Lichfield |
| Electoral ward | Whittington & Streethay |
| Westminster constituency | Tamworth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34520000 - Boats

## Release History

- 18 Jan 2018 at 13:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ec01fbc-b2a1-4da7-94e5-6049263f58f3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ec01fbc-b2a1-4da7-94e5-6049263f58f3
  18th January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

## Provenance

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