---
title: "MHC Block 2 Procurement of Offshore Support Vessels"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0514ca"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0514ca.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT"
published: "2025-06-05"
---

# MHC Block 2 Procurement of Offshore Support Vessels

Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0514ca

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## Summary

The Defence Equipment and Support organisation is planning to procure three Offshore Support Vessels, aimed at enhancing the Royal Navy's Mine Hunting Capability. This procurement process is tagged as a planned update and falls under the defence and security industry category. The procurement notice was published on 5th June 2025, with a future notice date set for 2nd November 2026. The procurement is intended as a goods acquisition above threshold value, with an anticipated gross amount of £330,000,000 GBP. The project location is in the United Kingdom and is administered under the UKPGA 2023/54 legal basis. The procurement stage is currently in planning for a contract period starting on 1st July 2027 and potentially extending until 30th June 2037, with renewal options available.

This procurement presents significant business opportunities for companies specialised in maritime services and vessel construction, particularly those with capabilities in mine hunter and minesweeper technology. Businesses with experience in defence contracting and meeting stringent security and regulatory requirements will be well-positioned to compete for this substantial government contract. Engaging in this contract could facilitate growth within the defence sector and expand market reach, given the scale and critical importance of the support vessels to national security. Collaborating with Defence Equipment and Support also offers businesses the chance to establish strong relationships with a central government authority.

## Notice

Procurement of 3 Offshore Support Vessels in support of the Royal Navy's Mine Hunting Capability.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030124-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 2 Nov 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2027 - 30 Jun 2035 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £330,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT |
| 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

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35513100 - Mine hunter/minesweeper

## Release History

- 5 Jun 2025 at 09:27 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030124-2025
- 15 May 2025 at 14:29 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021860-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030124-2025
  5th June 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021860-2025
  15th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-equipment-and-support
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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