---
title: "Boats In-Service Support 26 - Lot 1 - UKSTRATCOM"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04a66b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2026-04-21"
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# Boats In-Service Support 26 - Lot 1 - UKSTRATCOM

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04a66b

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "Boats In-Service Support 26 - Lot 1 - UKSTRATCOM" is spearheaded by the Ministry of Defence and focuses on providing reconditioning services for ships and boats within the defence sector. This initiative is located in Bristol, United Kingdom, with services expanding across various regions. The procurement method is selective, entailing a negotiated process accompanied by the publication of a contract notice. The procurement stage is currently in the award phase, having been signed on 16 January 2026 for a contract period ending on 31 March 2033. The awarded supplier for this contract is Salterns Marina Ltd, and the total contract value is approximately GBP 5,311,181,316. The deadline for receipt of tenders was amended to 18 November 2024, allowing interested participants additional time to engage in the tender process.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the ship and boat reconditioning sector, particularly those with expertise in defence services. Companies capable of delivering comprehensive support services, including maintenance, upgrades, and logistical management, as well as possessing the necessary security clearances are well-suited to participate. Furthermore, businesses with capabilities in managing complex service contracts and engaging in integrated project management could leverage this opportunity to grow their presence in defence-related maritime operations. By aligning their strategies with the Ministry's requirements, companies can position themselves for collaboration and expansion in sustainable maritime solutions across defence sectors. The procurement exercise accommodates subcontracting possibilities, providing smaller specialised firms the chance to collaborate on large-scale projects managed by leading contractors.

## Notice

This requirement is to deliver in-service support to all MOD Boats operated by UKSTRATCOM.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035936-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated with publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2033 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £53,750,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £5,311,181,316 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| 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 | SALTERNS MARINA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50244000 - Reconditioning services of ships or boats

## Release History

- 21 Apr 2026 at 09:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035936-2026
- 23 Oct 2024 at 12:25 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034307-2024
- 7 Oct 2024 at 14:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032096-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk

## Provenance

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