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title: "Boats In-Service Support 26 - Lot 4 - Overseas Boats"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04a678"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2024-10-07"
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# Boats In-Service Support 26 - Lot 4 - Overseas Boats

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04a678

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is inviting tenders for the "Boats In-Service Support 26 – Lot 4 - Overseas Boats" project, aimed at maintaining and supporting MOD boats located outside the UK, including locations such as Gibraltar, Cyprus, and the British Indian Ocean Territory. This service includes scheduled preventative maintenance, reactive maintenance, mid-life upgrades, and more for a fleet of approximately 67 boats across various classes. Prospective bidders are required to participate in a Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) conference on 15 October 2024, with the tender submission deadline set for 11 November 2024. The contract, valued between £18,250,000 and £20,500,000, will run from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2033.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses engaged in defence services, particularly those specialising in maritime operations, maintenance, and supply chains. Companies with expertise in ship or boat reconditioning, and those capable of providing comprehensive in-service support, including spare parts and on-site support, will find this contract particularly relevant. Additionally, firms with experience managing cyber risks, given the moderate risk profile, will be well-positioned to compete. The requirement for an e-Tendering process and potential subcontracting opportunities further broadens the scope for various service providers to engage in this valuable Defence sector contract.

## Notice

To deliver platform support to maintain the capability of MOD Boats permanently based at locations outside the United Kingdom. Further details on all of the BISS 26 requirements can be found at Section VI.3) Additional Information to this Contract Notice. Quantity or scope: To deliver in-service support to all MOD Boats permanently based at locations outside the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man, including but not limited to Gibraltar, Cyprus, British Indian Ocean Territory, Brunei, Falkland Islands and Ascension Island. This requirement is anticipated to consist of boats of the following classes: 8m Ferry Boat *1 14m Police Launch *1 15m Police Launch *1 Arctic 24 *3 Arctic 28 *5 Army Workboat *1 Avon Searider 5.4m *4 Combat Support Boat *3 Dive Support Boat (DSB) *3 Hard Hull Riverine Craft (HHRC) *13 Offshore Raiding Craft (ORC) (ALL) *2 Pacific 24 Mk 3 *10 Pacific 24 Mk 4 *10 Personal Water Craft *2 Police Patrol Craft *2 Rigid Raider Craft Mk III *2 Royal Navy Patrol Launch (RNPL) *2 Survey Motor Boat S Class *1 Tampa *1 Total 67 This list is not exhaustive and subject to change as boats go in and out of service. The scope can broadly be expected to include: * Scheduled preventative maintenance, * Reactive maintenance, defect rectification, and repair, * Mid Life Upgrades, * Replacement and/or replenishment of existing boat classes with boats of the same class, or a suitable second-hand alternative, * On-site support, * Supply of spares, * Post Design Services (PDS), * Testing and trials, * Configuration, obsolescence, and documentation management, * Chartering * Support to Safety and Environmental Cases * Storage and Transportation

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032112-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2033 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,500,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50244000 - Reconditioning services of ships or boats

## Release History

- 7 Oct 2024 at 14:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032112-2024

## Provenance

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