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title: "Design and Build of Police Patrol Craft"
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# Design and Build of Police Patrol Craft

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, SHIPS, COMMERCIALLY SUPPORTED SHIPPING (CSS) TEAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f4470fcb-6c3c-44a4-9efe-3ade871e8d4f

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## Summary

The contract titled "Design and Build of Police Patrol Craft" is being managed by the Ministry of Defence, Ships, Commercially Supported Shipping (CSS) Team, located in Bristol, UK. This procurement process falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on police patrol boats. The tender was awarded on 9th March 2021 and is set to run until 31st March 2026, with a contract value of £36,304,000. The requirement involves delivering up to 20 highly manoeuvrable police patrol crafts, and the use of Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) or Military-Off-The-Shelf (MOTS) solutions is encouraged. The procurement method details are not specified, but this project forms part of a critical replacement for the existing fleet used by the Ministry of Defence Police.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the maritime and defence sectors, particularly those specialising in the design and manufacturing of vessels. Companies with capabilities in providing robust, military-grade solutions would be well-suited to compete for this contract, especially if they can offer proven bespoke designs alongside commercial products. As such, this contract could benefit both large suppliers and small to medium enterprises (SMEs) aiming to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts, particularly in the North West of the UK.

## Notice

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. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Bristol: Police patrol boats.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f70caf26-4064-4782-bdf2-874fe182ef04 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Mar 2021 |
| 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 | £25,000,000 |
| 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, SHIPS, COMMERCIALLY SUPPORTED SHIPPING (CSS) TEAM |
| 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

- 25 Mar 2021 at 12:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f70caf26-4064-4782-bdf2-874fe182ef04

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f70caf26-4064-4782-bdf2-874fe182ef04
  25th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

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