---
title: "Marine Institute Boat"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03ceea"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH"
published: "2023-10-30"
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# Marine Institute Boat

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03ceea

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## Summary

The University of Plymouth recently completed an open procurement process for a Marine Institute Boat under the goods category. The boat was intended to support diving operations and research activities within Category 2 waters. Breaksea Boats won the contract, which was signed on 14th July 2023.

This tender process provides opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing specialized boats to compete. The University of Plymouth, as the buying organization, specified the need for a new workboat in active status with a contract period from 4th July 2023 to 30th September 2024. The procurement method was an open procedure with accelerated rationale for a 35-day period.

## Notice

The University of Plymouth has a requirement for a new workboat to add to its research and diving support vessels in order to extend and enhance excellence in marine related research and teaching. This new MCA coded workboat is intended to support operational diving and have sufficient utility to be used for research and teaching within the bounds of Category 2 waters. The object is to have a new vessel that is fit for purpose, complies with all relevant legislation in order to efficiently, effectively and safely carry students and their equipment so they can undertake diving, scientific research and teaching.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Plymouth has a requirement for a new workboat to add to its research and diving support vessels in order to extend and enhance excellence in marine related research and teaching. This new MCA coded workboat is intended to support operational diving and have sufficient utility to be used for research and teaching within the bounds of Category 2 waters. The object is to have a new vessel that is fit for purpose, complies with all relevant legislation in order to efficiently, effectively and safely carry students and their equipment so they can undertake diving, scientific research and teaching.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031907-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 3 Jul 2023 - 30 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £575,000 |
| Lots value | £575,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH, DEVON |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL4 8AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | Drake |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | TLK41 Plymouth |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BREAKSEA BOATS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34520000 - Boats
- 34521000 - Specialised boats

## Release History

- 30 Oct 2023 at 08:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031907-2023
- 24 May 2023 at 10:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014746-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=68840&B=UNIVERSITYPLYMOUTH
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/97185
- https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/about-us/university-structure/service-areas/procurement

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