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# Marine In-Service Support

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/marine-in-service-support-ocds-h6vhtk-04f934). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** ENVIRONMENT AGENCY: "Marine In-Service Support". Published status: complete. Published Value: £12,500,000. 1 published lot. Recorded submission deadline: 28 Jan 2026, 12:00 GMT. Published submission portal: defra-family.force.com.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [ENVIRONMENT AGENCY](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/environment-agency-gov-ea199)
- **Published Value:** £12,500,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 28 January 2026 at 12:00 GMT
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Competitive flexible procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Ferry repair services, Hire of boats with crew, Reconditioning services of ships or boats, Repair and maintenance services, Repair and maintenance services of ships (+2 more)
- **Delivery Location:** UK
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Awarded Value:** £12,076,999 (exc. VAT, 1 contract)
- **Official Documents:** 7 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/marine-in-service-support-ocds-h6vhtk-04f934#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-04f934`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/marine-in-service-support-ocds-h6vhtk-04f934#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [defra-family.force.com](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdefra-family.force.com%2Fs%2FWelcome)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/marine-in-service-support-ocds-h6vhtk-04f934#participate

## Description
Defra Group Fleet Services (DGFS) are responsible for operating the safest, greenest, most cost-effective fleet assets across the Defra Group. DGFS manage both commercial and plant fleet assets, including the procurement and disposal of vehicles, plant, boats, agricultural and construction equipment, and the Servicing, Inspection, Maintenance and Repair (SIMAR) of commercial and plant assets. DGFS’ aim is to become pioneers of innovative and inventive solutions that improve the fleet’s performance and sustainability. DGFS want a class leading sustainable fleet that minimises its impact on the environment and people by reducing its emissions, leading by example and inspiring others.
This contract is for the Service, Inspection, Maintenance and Repair (SIMAR) of DGFS’ marine vessels and amphibious plant, together with any attached ancillary equipment including but not limited to trailers, engines and safety equipment, to remain seaworthy for operational use. Some assets are coded under Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) Codes of Practice. The Supplier will deliver a national service. 
This specification also includes the hire and purchase of marine craft, vessels, plant, trailers, marine outboards and safety equipment.

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 50000000, 50240000, 50241000, 50241100, 50241200, 50244000
- **Delivery regions:** UK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £12,500,000

- **Contract Period:** 06/04/2026 to 06/04/2030
- **Renewal published:** yes

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (2)
- **Award:** Marine In-Service Support (pending)
  - Award id: `1`
  - Supplier(s): **Plymouth Marine Limited**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-181320`
  - Value: £12,076,999 (exc. VAT)
  - Date: 13/04/2026

- **Award:** 2 (active)

  - Supplier(s): **Plymouth Marine Limited**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-181320`
  - Value: £12,076,999 † (exc. VAT)

> † value taken from the contract record; the award notice published none.

## Contracts (1)
- **Contract:** Marine In-Service Support (active)
  - Signed Value: £12,076,999
  - Signed Date: 29/04/2026

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F080417-2025)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-05-05T09:01:46.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-27T14:22:06.625Z
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