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title: "Boat Hire Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f104"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION"
published: "2025-12-08"
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# Boat Hire Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f104

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## Summary

The University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation has recently completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Boat Hire Services," which falls under the services category. This agreement spans two and a half years, starting from 8th December 2025 and concluding on 1st June 2028. It involves providing vessels and qualified skippers for the university's teaching and research activities. The contracting authority, a public authority in the United Kingdom (region UKJ31), utilised a direct procurement method for this below-threshold contract, awarding it to the Langstone Harbour Board. The procurement method was direct and conducted without competition, reflecting its specific nature and requirements in terms of local expertise and the range of vessels necessary for the tasks.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in marine logistics, particularly those specializing in the hire of boats with crew. The awarded contract, valued at £177,125, will benefit businesses that can provide high-quality, safety-compliant vessels and skilled personnel. Companies with expertise in offering bespoke maritime solutions that align with educational and research objectives are well-suited to engage with similar future opportunities. The commitment to a comprehensive service level agreement underscores the importance of technical knowledge and operational standards, presenting growth potential for businesses in the maritime services industry.

## Notice

2 and a half year agreement to provide vessels, along with qualified skippers to the University for the use in teaching and research activities. To meet a service level agreement to cover activities and solutions to a programme of activity. Meet all safety and operational standards. Local knowledge and experience along with a provision of a suitable range of vessels is essential.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080742-2025 |
| 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 | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 Dec 2025 - 1 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £177,125 |
| Contracts value | £177,125 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO1 2UP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | St Thomas |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LANGSTONE HARBOUR BOARD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60653000 - Hire of boats with crew

## Release History

- 8 Dec 2025 at 15:55 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080742-2025
- 8 Dec 2025 at 15:44 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080729-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080742-2025
  8th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080729-2025
  8th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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