---
title: "Provision of Port Services and Facilities at Portland Port - UK7"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a2b5"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT"
published: "2025-09-26"
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# Provision of Port Services and Facilities at Portland Port - UK7

Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a2b5

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## Summary

The public procurement process conducted by Defence Equipment and Support, a central government body in the UK, involved the "Provision of Port Services and Facilities at Portland Port - UK7". This contract, which falls under the services category, was aimed at facilitating Mine Hunting Capability/Royal Navy Trials at Portland Port. The procurement process utilised a direct procurement method below the threshold, without competition, due to its special defence and security regime. The contract was active from 6th May 2025 to 13th June 2025, with a total contract value of £21,657.16, and was officially signed on 6th May 2025. The process was completed, and services were provided by Portland Port Ltd, a large-scale supplier, based in Portland, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating within the marine-base support services sector. Companies specialising in infrastructure support, maritime equipment rental, and related services might find similar opportunities to partner with governmental defence entities. Given the direct procurement method used here, businesses that maintain a good standing and relationship with contracting authorities like Defence Equipment and Support may be well-positioned for future contracts. Engaging with the requirements of such contracts can lead to long-term growth, networking benefits, and a robust portfolio in the defence and security industry.

## Notice

This procurement covers the use of Portland Port in May/June 2025 for conducting Mine Hunting Capability/Royal Navy Trials, including hiring and use of ancillary facilities and equipment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059948-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 May 2025 - 13 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £18,047 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PORTLAND PORT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98362100 - Marine-base support services

## Release History

- 26 Sep 2025 at 08:19 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059948-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059948-2025
  26th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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