---
title: "Boat Skipper and Caretaker framework 2021-2025"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-113516"
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source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATURAL RESOURCES WALES"
published: "2021-11-12"
---

# Boat Skipper and Caretaker framework 2021-2025

Buyer: NATURAL RESOURCES WALES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-113516

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## Summary

The procurement process is being conducted by Natural Resources Wales for the "Boat Skipper and Caretaker framework 2021-2025" contract, focused on services within the marine industry. This procurement is currently at the Award stage, with the contract awarded to Bodacc Ltd. The contract, active since November 1, 2021, involves the supply of a vessel skipper and caretaker for the RIB Pedryn, requiring experience in Welsh waters and skills for daily maintenance. The opportunity is tied to a service provision period of approximately 50-80 days per annum, in compliance with Maritime and Coastguard Agency standards.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in marine services, particularly those with expertise in vessel operation and maintenance. Companies with a focus on boat handling, marine engineering, or those equipped with skilled personnel for skippering can greatly benefit from this framework. Given the requirement for SCUBA diving operations experience and the ability to address mechanical issues, businesses with these capabilities should consider bidding to enhance their growth in the marine sector.

## Notice

The contract awarded is for the supply of a vessel skipper and caretaker for our 12m cabined jet-drive RIB Pedryn. The provider will provide a skippering service for us during periods of fieldwork which may usually be approximately 50-80 days per annum. They will ensure the boat is in good working order (in line with the appropriate Maritime and Coastguard Agency Standards - MGN280) and is prepared and ready for survey. An experienced skipper with experience of working in Welsh waters (Category 2 - up to 60 miles from safe haven). They will have experience of operating vessels around people in the water eg SCUBA diving operations. They will have the necessary skills to be able to perform day to day maintenance on our vessel Pedryn, (engines, hydraulics, jets and electrics) and be able to problem solve and resolve minor issues should they arise.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=113516 |
| Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Contract Award 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATURAL RESOURCES WALES |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF24 0TP |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Plasnewydd |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BODACC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 34500000 - Ships and boats
- 50200000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft, railways, roads and marine equipment
- 60600000 - Water transport services

## Release History

- 12 Nov 2021 at 13:34 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=113516

## Notice URLs

- http://naturalresourceswales.gov.uk
- https://www.bodaccltd.co.uk

## Provenance

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