--- title: "Boats In-Service Support 26 - Lot 9 - Support and Training Boats" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04a686" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04a686" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04a686.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04a686.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BOATS TEAM, MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2024-10-07" --- # Boats In-Service Support 26 - Lot 9 - Support and Training Boats Buyer: BOATS TEAM, MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04a686 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04a686) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04a686.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence's Boats Team is currently in the tender stage for the "Boats In-Service Support 26 – Lot 9 - Support and Training Boats" contract, focusing on reconditioning services for various boats used in training. This procurement, valued at an estimated £26.75 million, falls under the defence services category and encompasses multiple craft types such as yachts and static training vessels. The procurement process, managed through an e-tendering system, includes a virtual Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) conference scheduled for 15 October 2024. The deadline for tender submission is set for 11 November 2024, with the contract period running from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2033. The primary location for service delivery is the UK, particularly at Britannia Royal Naval College Dartmouth. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in maritime support services, particularly those capable of providing scheduled maintenance, defect rectification, and mid-life upgrades. Companies specialising in the supply of spares, on-site support, and management of technical documentation will find this contract beneficial for business growth. Moreover, firms with experience in handling vessels ranging from small dinghies to larger yachts are well-suited for this requirement. The competitive process also allows for subcontracting, providing further avenues for collaboration and expansion within the maritime services industry. ## Notice To deliver platform support to maintain the capability of MOD Boats that provide second line training, including initial training for ratings and officers and fourth line training, including adventurous training and the cadets. 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 which are used to deliver support and training, including Static Training Vessels, operational training, adventurous training, cadets and daily waterfront support at Britannia Royal Naval College Dartmouth. This requirement is anticipated to consist of boats of the following classes: 4m Dell Quay (Dory) *66 8m Motor Whaler *12 Avon Searider 4.7m *9 Avon Searider 5.4m *16 Cheverton Champ 5.5m *114 Combat Support Boat *1 Delta RIB 6.5m *4 Dinghy *446 FML Mk. 10 *2 Gemini 650 *6 Halmatic 19 *7 Histar Target *2 Lochin 33 *1 Pacific 24 Mk 3 *17 Pacific 24 Mk 4 *2 Rigid Raider Craft Mk III *2 Rigiflex 360 *35 Talisman 49 *2 STV Brecon *1 STV Hindustan *1 Viking SMB *75 Yachts - Challenger 72 *2 Yachts - Comfortina 42 *2 Yachts - Contessa 38 *7 Yachts - Halberg Rassy 342 *10 Yachts - Halberg Rassy 39 *1 Yachts - Halberg Rassy 49 *1 Yachts - Nicholson 55 *1 Yachts - Nordic Folkboat 1 *2 Yachts - Rustler 36 *1 Yachts - Sigma 38 Yacht *1 Yachts - Victoria 34 *11 Yachts - Westerly Typhoon *1 Total 861 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/032129-2024 | | 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 | £26,750,000 | | 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 15:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032129-2024 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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