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title: "Defence Marine Services - Support to In-Port Marine Services and Delivery of a Vessel Replacement Programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-034433"
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# Defence Marine Services - Support to In-Port Marine Services and Delivery of a Vessel Replacement Programme

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-034433

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, headquartered in Portsmouth, United Kingdom, has finalised the procurement process for the contract titled "Defence Marine Services – Support to In-Port Marine Services and Delivery of a Vessel Replacement Programme." This initiative falls under the Marine Services category and is crucial for the UK defence infrastructure. The procurement process, executed using a selective method through a competitive procedure with negotiation, was in the award stage as of June 2025. Serco Limited has been named as the supplier for the contract valued at approximately £829 million, and the contract was signed on 25th April 2025. The procurement covers services mainly at UK HM Naval Bases, including Clyde, Devonport, and Portsmouth, over a decade-long period, with significant opportunities for contractors with marine operational capabilities. 

This procurement creates extensive opportunities for businesses involved in marine operations, shipbuilding, and vessel maintenance. Companies with proficiency in managing service delivery contracts on a large scale, particularly those that align with the complex requirements of the Ministry of Defence, will find significant growth prospects. With a focus on building and integrating new vessels and providing comprehensive marine services, businesses specializing in tug and tow services, vessel repairs, and support operations will be particularly well-suited. Aspects like favourable financial standing, adherence to international quality standards, and capability to work within a government-regulated environment are crucial for potential contenders looking to benefit from subcontracting opportunities within the contract’s scope.

## Notice

Award of Contract under DMS-NG for the Defence Marine Services - Support to In-Port Marine Services and Delivery of a Vessel Replacement Programme contract

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Support to In-Port Marine Services and Delivery of a Vessel Replacement Programme

Renewal: Services will be required beyond the end of this contract. The commercial structure they will take is to be decided.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034112-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £594,800,000 |
| Lots value | £594,800,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £829,440,132 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Charles Dickens |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SERCO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 34513200 - Tug boats
- 50241100 - Vessel repair services
- 63522000 - Ship brokerage services
- 63721400 - Ship refuelling services
- 63726600 - Ship-operating services
- 63727100 - Towing services
- 98360000 - Marine services
- 98362100 - Marine-base support services

## Release History

- 20 Jun 2025 at 13:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034112-2025
- 4 Jul 2022 at 09:59 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018110-2022
- 8 Jun 2022 at 11:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015758-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk
- https://contracts.mod.uk/web/login.html
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mod-contracting-purchasing-and-finance-e-procurement-system/contracting-purchasing-and-finance-cpf-tool

## Provenance

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