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title: "CSS/0135 Design and Build of Police Patrol Craft"
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# CSS/0135 Design and Build of Police Patrol Craft

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8835d6f7-1a69-4ebc-9e92-447fd3e051c0

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## Summary

The procurement process is initiated by the Ministry of Defence, encompassing the tender titled "CSS/0135 Design and Build of Police Patrol Craft," which focuses on delivering up to 20 robust Police Patrol Craft for the Ministry of Defence Police in the UK. The project falls under the goods category, specifically targeting police patrol boats. This selective procurement method was characterised by a competitive procedure with negotiation and had a tender period that closed on 29 July 2020. The contract for this project was awarded on 9 March 2021, with a total value of £36,304,000, and the contract period extends from 9 March 2021 to 31 March 2026. The delivery is scheduled to take place in the North West region of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those that specialise in manufacturing or supplying maritime vessels and related technologies. Firms that can offer Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) or Military-Off-The-Shelf (MOTS) solutions, as well as custom-built options, are well-positioned to compete. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) may particularly benefit from this engagement due to the provisions that favour them in the procurement process. Companies involved in naval engineering, boat design, or those with experience in delivering government contracts for defence services are especially encouraged to participate.

## Notice

Police patrol boats. The Boats Team, are required to deliver up to 20 (15 Firm and up to 5 option craft) highly maneuverable, robust Police Patrol Craft on behalf of Navy Command Headquarters (NCHQ) to be used by the Ministry of Defence Police (MDP) UK. This project is an important part of the replacement of the legacy MDP fleet. It is envisaged this can be met with Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) / Military-Off-The-Shelf (MOTS) or proven bespoke solutions may be considered. Please note: This requirement does not include post-design services modification or in-service support.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9ac97b0-a080-42fb-8090-2081a0f5bbd6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 9 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £36,304,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £36,304,000 |
| 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 | 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MARINE SPECIALISED TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34521300 - Police patrol boats

## Release History

- 15 Oct 2021 at 10:44 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9ac97b0-a080-42fb-8090-2081a0f5bbd6
- 31 Mar 2021 at 12:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9ac97b0-a080-42fb-8090-2081a0f5bbd6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9ac97b0-a080-42fb-8090-2081a0f5bbd6
  15th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6a569800-bc56-4d8a-b527-c5f70f2316cc
  CSS/0135 Design and Build of Police Patrol Craft
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0eb518d3-a709-4bda-a982-de4dbe1d27e6

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