---
title: "Commando Insertion Craft - UK1 - Pipeline Notice"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0518f2"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT"
published: "2025-05-20"
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# Commando Insertion Craft - UK1 - Pipeline Notice

Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0518f2

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## Summary

The Defence Equipment and Support, a central government public authority, located at MOD Abbey Wood in Bristol, UK, is planning a procurement process for the design, manufacture, and support of Commando Insertion Craft (CIC). This tender, titled "Commando Insertion Craft - UK1 - Pipeline Notice," falls under the goods category, specifically targeting specialised boats. The procurement is at the planning stage, with key dates including a future notice publication on 1st December 2025, and the contract period is set from 31st December 2026 to 31st December 2033. The procurement process is governed by the legal basis identified as UKPGA 2023/54 and is part of a special regime for defence and security, being above threshold, which ensures a sizeable contract opportunity.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for enterprises experienced in manufacturing specialised boats and those capable of providing ongoing support services. The contract's nature and duration offer a stable, long-term partnership opportunity, enhancing a business's portfolio and revenue stream. SMEs are particularly encouraged to participate, given their suitability for this procurement. Companies with expertise in defence-related goods and those positioned to scale up operations to meet the needs of this high-profile project will find this opportunity highly advantageous. The indicative timeline allows businesses ample time to prepare and align their capabilities with the procurement requirements laid down by the Defence Equipment and Support authority.

## Notice

Design, Manufacture and Support of Commando Insertion Craft (CIC)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023306-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Dec 2026 - 31 Dec 2033 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34521000 - Specialised boats

## Release History

- 20 May 2025 at 13:29 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023306-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023306-2025
  20th 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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