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title: "Delivery of Platform Support to Maintain the Capability of MOD Boats - Inflatables"
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# Delivery of Platform Support to Maintain the Capability of MOD Boats - Inflatables

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eedb4816-f15b-4de1-ad8e-b647bb7dfd69

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is seeking to enhance the capabilities of its inflatable boats through a contract for the delivery of platform support, valued at £1,600,000. This procurement falls within the services sector, specifically under the boats classification (CPV code 34520000). The procurement stage has been marked as complete, with the contract period commencing on 1st October 2019 and concluding on 31st March 2026. The procurement method employed was a selective competitive procedure with negotiation, ending on 27th July 2017.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in maritime support services, particularly those specialising in boat maintenance and engineering. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate expertise in inflatable boat support and related logistics may find this a suitable contract to pursue, given the ongoing needs of the Ministry of Defence and the potential for continued partnerships within the defence sector.

## Notice

Deliver platform support to maintain the capability provided by current inflatable boats

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfcc9680-3361-44d4-af7c-914782283293 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2019 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2019 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,600,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34520000 - Boats

## Release History

- 1 Nov 2019 at 12:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfcc9680-3361-44d4-af7c-914782283293

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfcc9680-3361-44d4-af7c-914782283293
  1st November 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c7c0ed58-a265-4a85-b3a8-1042e5123e87
  CSS/0156 - Boats In-Service Support - Inflatables

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