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title: "Marine Institute Boat"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH"
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# Marine Institute Boat

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5533a918-52f8-43b0-a177-c9e1191bbae3

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## Summary

The University of Plymouth has awarded a contract for a new workboat to enhance marine research and teaching. The procurement process was open, with a tender period ending on June 8, 2023. The contract period spans from July 4, 2023, to September 30, 2024. Breaksea Boats won the contract worth £510,000. The workboat is intended for operational diving, research, and teaching in Category 2 waters.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in boat manufacturing, marine research equipment supply, and marine training services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete due to the suitability preference in the procurement process. The University of Plymouth, as the contracting authority, is located in Plymouth, Devon.

## Notice

The University of Plymouth has a requirement for a new workboat to add to its research and diving support vessels in order to extend and enhance excellence in marine related research and teaching. This new MCA coded workboat is intended to support operational diving and have sufficient utility to be used for research and teaching within the bounds of Category 2 waters. The object is to have a new vessel that is fit for purpose, complies with all relevant legislation in order to efficiently, effectively and safely carry students and their equipment so they can undertake diving, scientific research and teaching.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/379ae6e2-13ac-49c7-93b2-8876431d644a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 7 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £510,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH, DEVON |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL4 8AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | Drake |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BREAKSEA BOATS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34520000 - Boats
- 34521000 - Specialised boats

## Release History

- 11 Oct 2023 at 10:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/379ae6e2-13ac-49c7-93b2-8876431d644a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/379ae6e2-13ac-49c7-93b2-8876431d644a
  11th October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=68840&B=UNIVERSITYPLYMOUTH
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/97185
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/about-us/university-structure/service-areas/procurement

## Provenance

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