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title: "Boats In-Service Support 26 - Lot 5 - P2000 Boats"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04a680"
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buyer: "BOATS TEAM, MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
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# Boats In-Service Support 26 - Lot 5 - P2000 Boats

Buyer: BOATS TEAM, MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04a680

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## Summary

The Boats Team from the Ministry of Defence is seeking tenders for Boats In-Service Support (BISS) 26 – Lot 5, focusing on the maintenance and support of Archer Class P2000 Boats. This tender, classified under services for reconditioning ships or boats, pertains to Defence services, including military and civil defence. The procurement stage is currently active with important dates, such as a virtual Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) conference on 15 October 2024 and a tender submission deadline on 11 November 2024. The contract period is from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2033, valued between £24,500,000 and £27,250,000. The procurement method is selective and negotiated, involving a pre-qualification phase and subsequent e-Tendering process. The minimum number of candidates for the second stage is three, with a maximum of six.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in maritime maintenance, repair, and support services. Ideal candidates would include businesses experienced in providing scheduled preventative maintenance, reactive maintenance, mid-life upgrades, and support for Archer Class boats. Companies can benefit from engaging in a long-term contract that requires technical expertise, supply of spares, post-design services, and in-field support. Opportunities may also exist for subcontracting, enhancing collaborative business ventures and increasing market reach within the defence sector. Business users with a strong background in defence and maritime operations should find this tender particularly attractive.

## Notice

To deliver platform support to maintain the capability of all Archer Class P2000 Boats. 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 to all Archer Class P2000 Boats. . This requirement is anticipated to consist of boats of the following classes: P2000 (Archer Class) *16 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/032122-2024 |
| 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 | £27,250,000 |
| 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 | BOATS TEAM, 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 15:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032122-2024

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