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title: "Boats/0007 - Maritime Overseer Support (MOS) for Boats and RFA"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-030d8c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2022-01-20"
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# Boats/0007 - Maritime Overseer Support (MOS) for Boats and RFA

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-030d8c

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is currently engaged in a tender process for the project titled "Boats/0007 - Maritime Overseer Support (MOS) for Boats and RFA". This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on the repair and maintenance services of ships. The contractual process, which involves a selective procurement method, is set to deliver a framework agreement that requires overseer support for various classes of boats over the next five years. Key locations for delivery include the United Kingdom and Gibraltar. The tender has a contract value of approximately £305 million, with an active award period that commenced on 14 December 2021 and spans 2,520 days.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the maritime and defence sectors, especially those specialising in ship repair and maintenance. Companies that can provide innovative overseer support services and demonstrate a commitment to social value may particularly excel in this competitive environment. The contract, divided into 11 Lots, spans various regions including the UK North East, North West, South, and Gibraltar, making it suitable for both large firms and small to medium enterprises (SMEs) in the applicable industries.

## Notice

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) Boats Team and Royal Fleet Auxiliary Cluster Support Team require a framework agreement to provide Overseer Support (OS).Boats Acquisition Requirement -The current Acquisition programme will deliver 7 classes of boats over the next 5 years which will require an overseer for either build, upkeep or both. They are all in various stages of manufacture, built by different UK-based boat builders.Boats In Service Support Requirement -There is a Boats In Service Support (BISS) contract in place to provide in service support for all classes of boats not included in the Boats Acquisition Requirement, which will require an overseer for upkeep. This contract is divided into 11 Lots. The locations of these Lots can be broken down to UK North East, UK North West, UK South and Gibraltar. Ideally there will be separate overseers covering UK North East, UK North West and UK South.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001779-2022 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £305,661,999 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | SAFEGUARD ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50241000 - Repair and maintenance services of ships
- 50244000 - Reconditioning services of ships or boats

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2022 at 22:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001779-2022

## Provenance

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