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title: "712796450-Boats In-Service Support 26 LOT 6-CF-Transparency"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-42f97948-088d-4bf3-b457-d97cbef0b9e1"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2026-05-12"
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# 712796450-Boats In-Service Support 26 LOT 6-CF-Transparency

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-42f97948-088d-4bf3-b457-d97cbef0b9e1

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed a procurement process titled "712796450-Boats In-Service Support 26 LOT 6-CF-Transparency," focusing on reconditioning services for ships or boats. This procurement falls under the services category and serves various locations, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and the Channel Islands. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically a competitive procedure with negotiation above the threshold. The original tender period concluded on 31st March 2026, with the contract period commencing on 1st April 2026 and ending on 31st March 2033. The total contract value is £18,274,442 GBP, with UK Docks Marine Services North Ltd awarded the contract on 23rd February 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the maritime reconditioning industry, especially those capable of providing specialised maintenance and support services for naval vessels. The competitive procedure with negotiation allows well-prepared businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to engage meaningfully in the bidding process. Companies with expertise in ship or boat reconditioning and a strong operational presence in the specified locations are well-suited to compete for similar future contracts, enabling business growth and expansion in the defence services sector.

## Notice

Transparency Documents

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9f38b8c-4f9e-492a-9cab-ce0b9d03c256 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2033 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,274,442 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,274,442 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UK DOCKS MARINE SERVICES NORTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50244000 - Reconditioning services of ships or boats

## Release History

- 12 May 2026 at 14:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9f38b8c-4f9e-492a-9cab-ce0b9d03c256

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9f38b8c-4f9e-492a-9cab-ce0b9d03c256
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