---
title: "Work Boat Hire for Bristol Port Equipment Commissioning Event"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068d8d"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY"
published: "2026-04-29"
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# Work Boat Hire for Bristol Port Equipment Commissioning Event

Buyer: MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068d8d

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## Summary

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency, a central government public authority based in Southampton, organised a direct procurement process for the hire of a work boat to support an equipment commissioning event at Bristol Port. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting the hire of boats with crew. Northern Rib Hire, an SME located in Lancaster, was awarded the contract, which is valued at £40,000 with a gross amount of £48,000. The contract was signed on 18 March 2026 and is active from 19 March to 26 March 2026. The procurement method used was below threshold without competition, emphasising its direct approach.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses specialising in maritime services, particularly those capable of providing work boats equipped with crew. It presents a significant business growth opportunity for SMEs interested in expanding their services within the central government sector. Companies possessing expertise in maritime operations and logistics would be well-suited to participate in similar procurement opportunities in the future, thereby enhancing their market presence and developing strategic partnerships with government entities.

## Notice

Hire of one Work Boat for Bristol Port equipment commissioning event.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038965-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Mar 2026 - 26 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £40,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO15 1EG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Banister & Polygon |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NORTHERN RIB HIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60653000 - Hire of boats with crew

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2026 at 08:55 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038965-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038965-2026
  29th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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