--- title: "Marine In-Service Support" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04f934" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04f934" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04f934.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04f934.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ENVIRONMENT AGENCY" published: "2026-05-05" --- # Marine In-Service Support Buyer: ENVIRONMENT AGENCY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04f934 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04f934) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04f934.json) ## Summary The Environment Agency has completed a procurement process for the "Marine In-Service Support" contract, led by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). This contract, valued at £12,076,999, runs from 1st May 2026 through 30th April 2030, with an option for a 2-year extension. The contract involves the Service, Inspection, Maintenance, and Repair (SIMAR) of the agency’s marine vessels and associated equipment nationwide. The competitive process utilised an open procurement method under a flexible competitive procedure. The primary bidder, Plymouth Marine Limited, was awarded the contract, ensuring the continued operational readiness and regulatory compliance of the fleet assets across various UK locations, including London and Plymouth. This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for SMEs that specialise in marine vessel maintenance, repair, and related services. Companies offering innovative sustainable solutions that meet high environmental and safety standards are well-suited to engage in such competitions. The contract encourages engagement with subcontractors, providing a broader market reach and a comprehensive service delivery network. With the focus on emissions reduction, performance improvements, and inspiring broader industry change, this contract offers a platform for growth and industry leadership in sustainability and marine service innovation. ## Notice Defra Group Fleet Services (DGFS) are responsible for operating the safest, greenest, most cost-effective fleet assets across the Defra Group. DGFS manage both commercial and plant fleet assets, including the procurement and disposal of vehicles, plant, boats, agricultural and construction equipment, and the Servicing, Inspection, Maintenance and Repair (SIMAR) of commercial and plant assets. DGFS' aim is to become pioneers of innovative and inventive solutions that improve the fleet's performance and sustainability. DGFS want a class leading sustainable fleet that minimises its impact on the environment and people by reducing its emissions, leading by example and inspiring others. This contract is for the Service, Inspection, Maintenance and Repair (SIMAR) of DGFS' marine vessels and amphibious plant, together with any attached ancillary equipment including but not limited to trailers, engines and safety equipment, to remain seaworthy for operational use. Some assets are coded under Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) Codes of Practice. The Supplier will deliver a national service. This specification also includes the hire and purchase of marine craft, vessels, plant, trailers, marine outboards and safety equipment. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: A 2-year extension will be used where the contract continues to meet DGFS' requirements and represents value for money. ### Planning Information Defra Group Fleet Services (DGFS) is seeking early expressions of interest and pre-market engagement from suppliers for a proposed 3-year contract for the maintenance of its fleet of owned marine vessels, and associated trailers, outboards and ancillary equipment. If you would like to review and respond to the Request for Information, please email Angelica Ho at Angelica.Ho@Defra.gov.uk for a copy of the RFI document. Please note the closing date is Friday 11th April 2025. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040853-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 28 Jan 2026 | | Future notice date | 3 Dec 2025 | | Award date | 13 Apr 2026 | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2030 | | Recurrence | 2031-12-03 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £12,500,000 | | Lots value | £12,500,000 | | Awards value | £12,076,999 | | Contracts value | £12,076,999 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active, Pending | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ENVIRONMENT AGENCY | | Additional buyers | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS; DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 4DF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | PLYMOUTH MARINE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services - 50240000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to marine and other equipment - 50241000 - Repair and maintenance services of ships - 50241100 - Vessel repair services - 50241200 - Ferry repair services - 50244000 - Reconditioning services of ships or boats - 60653000 - Hire of boats with crew ## Release History - 5 May 2026 at 09:01 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040853-2026 - 15 Apr 2026 at 14:00 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034300-2026 - 8 Dec 2025 at 09:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080417-2025 - 14 Nov 2025 at 15:28 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074096-2025 - 27 Mar 2025 at 08:09 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011430-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040853-2026 5th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034300-2026 15th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080417-2025 8th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074096-2025 14th November 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011430-2025 27th March 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-15616 ## Notice URLs - https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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