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title: "Boats In-Service Support 26 - Lot 7 - Army Boats"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04a683"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "BOATS TEAM, MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2024-10-07"
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# Boats In-Service Support 26 - Lot 7 - Army Boats

Buyer: BOATS TEAM, MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04a683

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence's Boats Team, based in Bristol, is currently seeking suppliers for the "Boats In-Service Support 26 – Lot 7 - Army Boats" contract. This procurement is for reconditioning services of ships or boats, specifically targeting MOD Boats operated by Army units within the UK. The tender is in its active stage with a scheduled start date of 1 April 2025, running until 31 March 2032. Key dates to note include a virtual Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) conference on 15 October 2024 and the tender period closing on 11 November 2024. The estimated contract value ranges between £22,250,000 and £25,000,000 GBP.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the defence services sector, particularly those specialising in maintenance, repair, and support of maritime equipment. Companies with expertise in scheduled and reactive maintenance, mid-life upgrades, supply of spares, and various support services can benefit significantly. Business growth can be achieved through participation in this long-term, high-value contract. Potential suppliers are expected to subcontract portions of the work, offering further opportunities for smaller firms to get involved. Suitable businesses include those with a strong track record of handling defence contracts, financial stability, and the capability to manage demanding technical requirements.

## Notice

To deliver platform support to maintain the capability of MOD Boats operated by Army units. 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 operated by Army units based in the UK. This requirement is anticipated to consist of boats of the following classes: Army Assault Boat MK6 195 Army Workboat 3 Combat Support Boat 18 Gemini 650 8 Hard Hull Riverine Craft (HHRC) 2 Inflatables - Avon Redcrest M9 139 Mexeflote 147 Rigid Raider Craft Mk III 0 Total 512 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/032125-2024 |
| 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 2025 - 31 Mar 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000,000 |
| 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 15:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032125-2024

## Provenance

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