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title: "703821450 - BOATS/0009 Improvement Contract for Training Vessel (TV) Tristram"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-033b1f"
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current_stage: "Tender"
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published: "2022-05-24"
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# 703821450 - BOATS/0009 Improvement Contract for Training Vessel (TV) Tristram

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-033b1f

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is currently managing a tender, titled "703821450 - BOATS/0009 Improvement Contract for Training Vessel (TV) Tristram," which falls under the category of vessel repair services. This procurement process is at the Tender stage, where potential providers are invited to submit proposals. The contract aims to improve the Training Vessel Sir Tristram in Portland Harbour, Dorset, with a specified work window from December 2022 to February 2023. The total estimated contract value ranges between £600,000 and £700,000, with a submission deadline set for 20 June 2022.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in marine vessel refurbishment, electrical installations, and general contract services within the defence sector. Companies capable of delivering CCTV installations, LED lighting modifications, and other refurbishment work would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Furthermore, those with experience in working with public sector entities and understanding government procurement guidelines will have a competitive advantage in this selective tendering process.

## Notice

The DE&S Boats Team, part of the UK MOD, has a requirement for the Training Vessel (TV) Sir Tristram to undergo a number of improvements to a specified set of requirements to extend its life to 2026. An 8-week window has been identified between December 2022 and February 2023 in which work shall be undertaken. Tristram is now a training vessel used predominantly to simulate real life scenarios at sea. The vessel is moored in Portland Harbour, Dorset, UK and is not subject to the normal loads and strains of a sea going vessel. The scope of the improvements is expected to include but will not be limited to; * CCTV at entry ways on Port and Starboard. At least 2 CCTV cameras * LED lighting with dimmer and adjustable light colour to green and red * New Porta Cabin that includes small kitchen * Refit of toilets facilities (male and female) * Replacement of all access platforms and stairs * Re-preservation/refurbishment of deck, fittings and other structures

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014298-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £700,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | TLK25 Dorset |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50241100 - Vessel repair services

## Release History

- 24 May 2022 at 13:16 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014298-2022
- 19 May 2022 at 10:38 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013455-2022
- 19 May 2022 at 09:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013441-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudr/2009/81/article/39

## Provenance

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