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title: "National Shipbuilding Office"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d8f04f06-8ab6-4ad2-b54a-07494e916887"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2025-01-23"
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# National Shipbuilding Office

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d8f04f06-8ab6-4ad2-b54a-07494e916887

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract titled "National Shipbuilding Office" to support the UK's shipbuilding sector, aiding the delivery of the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSbS) Refresh and the 30-year shipbuilding pipeline. The procurement falls under the industry category of Marine research services, with the delivery location based in London, United Kingdom. This contract has reached the award stage, with the tender period concluding on 10th December 2024 and the contract period running from 11th December 2024 to 31st March 2025. The procurement method employed was a limited and negotiated procedure without prior publication, with an awarded contract value of £200,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to gain substantial involvement in the UK's maritime sector. Firms specialising in marine research services would be well-suited to compete and potentially benefit from the collaboration with the Ministry of Defence and contribute to the national shipbuilding efforts. Such engagements could enhance business growth through increased visibility, higher-value contracts, and industry partnerships.

## Notice

Awarded contract for the provision of support to the UK shipbuilding sector to aid the delivery of the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSbS) Refresh and the 30-year shipbuilding pipeline.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6568cbe9-8bc8-46e0-ab75-e05cc4e90030 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 11 Dec 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £200,000 |
| 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 | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2HB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HASKONINGDHV |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73112000 - Marine research services

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2025 at 10:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6568cbe9-8bc8-46e0-ab75-e05cc4e90030

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6568cbe9-8bc8-46e0-ab75-e05cc4e90030
  23rd January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d1fcf068-196d-400d-8568-51d83745b5af
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