---
title: "Provision of Falkland Islands Marine Services (FIMS) - UK1 Pipeline Notice"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051a7b"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051a7b.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT"
published: "2025-05-21"
---

# Provision of Falkland Islands Marine Services (FIMS) - UK1 Pipeline Notice

Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051a7b

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Provision of Falkland Islands Marine Services (FIMS) is currently in the planning stage, and has been initiated with the publication of a pipeline notice by Defence Equipment and Support, a central government public authority based in Bristol, United Kingdom. This procurement, classified within the services category under the defence and security special regime, is anticipated to involve the chartering of ships in the Falkland Islands, with a contract period commencing on 1 October 2026. The future notice date set for further information is 31 December 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in maritime services, particularly those adept in ship chartering. With a significant contract value projected at £20.8 million, companies with expertise in handling logistical operations in challenging environments, such as the Falkland Islands, stand to benefit from this procurement. Enterprises looking to expand their service offerings in the defence sector will find this opportunity particularly appealing, given the region-specific requirements and potential for contract renewal until 2031.

## Notice

Potential requirement for the provision of vessels to provide marine services in the Falkland Islands.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023817-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 21 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Dec 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,800,000 |
| 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

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 63726400 - Ship chartering services

## Release History

- 21 May 2025 at 11:30 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023817-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023817-2025
  21st 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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