---
title: "Purchase of workboat"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05162a"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EXETER CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-05-16"
---

# Purchase of workboat

Buyer: EXETER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05162a

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by Exeter City Council focused on the acquisition of a workboat for port construction, involving direct procurement below the competitive threshold. This process, classified under industry category 'goods', resulted in a contract award to Exmouth Mussel Ltd. It was formally completed on 16th May 2025, with the contract signed on 8th April 2025. The delivery of the workboat is scheduled to cover various regions across the United Kingdom including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK, emphasising a wide reach and utility. The contract's gross value is £198,000, reflective of a substantial investment for the city council in maritime operational capability.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the maritime construction and vessel manufacturing sector, particularly those positioned as small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies specialising in the production of specialised vessels like fishing or emergency boats stand to benefit from participating in similar procurement exercises. Furthermore, the straightforward direct procurement method without competition could be appealing for firms seeking to engage in future tenders with public authorities like Exeter City Council. By building a track record in fulfilling government contracts, such businesses can enhance their market reputation and expand their operational scope across the UK.

## Notice

Purchase of workboat port Constructor

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022346-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 Apr 2025 - 8 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £165,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EXETER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX1 1JN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | St David's |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EXMOUTH MUSSEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34513000 - Fishing, emergency and other special vessels
- 34520000 - Boats

## Release History

- 16 May 2025 at 14:46 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022346-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022346-2025
  16th May 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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