---
title: "Lease of 2 MMO Offshore Patrol Vessels"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-042712"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL)"
published: "2024-11-13"
---

# Lease of 2 MMO Offshore Patrol Vessels

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-042712

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## Summary

The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has completed the procurement process for the lease of two MMO Offshore Patrol Vessels, a project categorised under offshore supply-vessel services. Sentinel Marine Limited has been awarded this contract following an open procedure. The contract, with a value of GBP 12,760,400, commenced on 23rd October 2024. The initiative aims to support the Marine Management Organisation in its regulatory and inspection activities in UK waters, thus the vessels will need to operate extensively within the region. Initial activities surrounding the procurement included extensive evaluation based on technical quality, sustainability, and price, with five bids received in total, one of which was from an EU country.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in marine operations, patrol vessel deployment, and associated logistical capabilities. It is particularly ideal for firms with expertise in providing vessels equipped for surveillance and inspection at sea, as well as companies capable of handling large-scale, high-value maritime service contracts. Given the specific requirements for RHIB deployment capabilities and adherence to sustainability practices, businesses with a strong track record in these areas will be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. This contract not only supports national marine regulation but also invites innovation and excellence in marine service provision.

## Notice

Lease of up to 2 MMO Offshore Patrol Vessels

### Lot Information

Lot 1

lease 2 MMO Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) with Rigged Hulled Inflatable Boat (RHIB) deployment capability

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036692-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 22 Feb 2024 |
| Award date | 22 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £12,760,400 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL) |
| Additional buyers | MARINE MANAGEMENT ORGANISATION (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL) |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| 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 | SENTINEL MARINE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
- 76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry

### Codes

- 60651100 - Hire of sea-going vessels with crew
- 63726800 - Research vessel services
- 76522000 - Offshore supply-vessel services

## Release History

- 13 Nov 2024 at 11:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036692-2024
- 19 Dec 2023 at 17:42 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037367-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sentinel-marine.com
- https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs

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