--- title: "712783450-Boats In-Service Support 26 LOT 3-MDP-CF-Transparency" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c0ffe325-82bb-4e1f-bf95-24cc44233fb6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c0ffe325-82bb-4e1f-bf95-24cc44233fb6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c0ffe325-82bb-4e1f-bf95-24cc44233fb6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c0ffe325-82bb-4e1f-bf95-24cc44233fb6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2026-05-12" --- # 712783450-Boats In-Service Support 26 LOT 3-MDP-CF-Transparency Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c0ffe325-82bb-4e1f-bf95-24cc44233fb6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c0ffe325-82bb-4e1f-bf95-24cc44233fb6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c0ffe325-82bb-4e1f-bf95-24cc44233fb6.json) ## Summary The procurement process for "Boats In-Service Support 26 LOT 3" has been completed by the Ministry of Defence, based in Bristol, England. This contract involves reconditioning services for ships or boats, classified under CPV code 50244000. The process used a selective procurement method, specifically a competitive procedure with negotiation above the threshold. The contract, valued at £39,007,519, was awarded to UK Docks Marine Services North Ltd on 26 January 2026. The contract period runs from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2033, with services to be delivered in various locations including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and more. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in marine services and ship reconditioning, particularly those capable of undertaking complex and large-scale projects over an extended contract period. SMEs are notably suitable candidates for such opportunities due to the procurement's suitability criteria, which favour small and medium enterprises. Companies with experience in extensive reconditioning projects can leverage this contract to establish or strengthen their presence in the maritime industry and expand their service portfolio both locally and internationally. ## Notice Transparency Documents ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6f76942-8796-4247-bbf6-3141b12fd301 | | 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 | 26 Jan 2026 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2033 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £39,007,519 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £39,007,519 | | 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 08:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6f76942-8796-4247-bbf6-3141b12fd301 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6f76942-8796-4247-bbf6-3141b12fd301 12th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1554d7d4-829e-422c-913a-38ff7fff9bac n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/42bf18e4-530e-4e5e-8dfb-6f36c5c8686e n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3a09e498-988a-4677-a3fc-91bb0442190f n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ccefbebf-4cf0-4ff3-817e-cc664a005b75 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/77479740-f010-4ffa-85e1-980cc1467f2e n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a1dba860-5998-4833-80c9-9c732ca2ca78 n/a - 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