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title: "Boats In-Service Support 26 - Lot 6 - Work Boats"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04a682"
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# Boats In-Service Support 26 - Lot 6 - Work Boats

Buyer: BOATS TEAM, MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04a682

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence's Boats Team is seeking to procure in-service support for workboats under the "Boats In-Service Support 26 – Lot 6 - Work Boats" tender. This tender, identified as part of Contract Notice 712796450, involves maintaining the capability of all MOD Workboats, including maintenance, upgrades, repairs, and spares supply. The procurement stage is currently in the tender phase, initiated on 7 October 2024, with a deadline for tender submissions set for 11 November 2024. A virtual Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) conference will be held via MS Teams on 15 October 2024 to provide additional details to potential providers. The contract is valued between £11.5 million and £12.75 million and is set to commence on 1 April 2026, concluding on 31 March 2033. The services are to be carried out within the United Kingdom under a negotiated procurement method, with prospective suppliers invited to register through the MOD’s e-Tendering system.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity for companies specialising in defence services, particularly those experienced in marine maintenance and support. Companies capable of providing comprehensive support, including scheduled and reactive maintenance, mid-life upgrades, and supply chain management, will find this tender particularly lucrative. Subcontracting opportunities are also available, making it suitable for both large organisations and smaller enterprises with niche capabilities in boat support services. The procurement aims to ensure the operational readiness of various MOD workboats, thus providing ongoing work and potential for a long-term partnership with the Ministry of Defence.

## Notice

To deliver platform support to maintain the capability of all MOD Workboats. 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 Workboats and RMNB Hazard . This requirement is anticipated to consist of boats of the following classes: RMNB Hazard (11m workboat) *1 HMS Magpie *1 11m Standard Workboat (SWB) * 10 11m Small Survey Boat (SSB) *3 13.8m Passenger Transfer Boat (PTB) *3 15m Survey Motor Boat (SMB) *3 15m Dive Support Boat (DSB) *6 15m Officer Training (OTB) *8 15m Route Survey Boat *1 Total 36 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/032124-2024 |
| 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 | £12,750,000 |
| 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 15:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032124-2024

## Provenance

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