---
title: "Manufacture and Supply of 5 River Barges for the River Thames"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02c820"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL"
published: "2021-07-14"
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# Manufacture and Supply of 5 River Barges for the River Thames

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02c820

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal, which recently completed a tender titled "Manufacture and Supply of 5 River Barges for the River Thames." This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically within the boats industry. The procurement method used was a limited procedure, without prior publication of a call for competition. The successful contract was awarded on 31 July 2020, with a total value of £617,000, and was linked to a total of six bids received for this project.

This contract presents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the maritime and manufacturing sectors, particularly those with capabilities in boat construction. Companies that specialise in marine engineering, vessel supply, or related goods would be well-positioned to compete for similar future tenders. Additionally, small to medium-sized enterprises looking to grow their footprint in public procurement should consider engaging with Defra's E-tendering system to access similar contracts.

## Notice

Manufacture and Supply of 5 River Barges for the River Thames

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Manufacture and Supply of 5 River Barges for the River Thames

### Procurement Information

Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016558-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £617,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MAINSTAY MARINE SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34520000 - Boats

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2021 at 21:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016558-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk”
- https://intranet.defra.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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