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Marine Survey Vessel

Scottish Natural Heritage · Scotland

NatureScot’s survey vessel, Aphrodite, is a 24-year-old rigid hull inflatable boat that has reached the end of its recommended service life. NatureScot therefore requires the design, manufacture, commissioning, and delivery of a replacement…

Awarded to Cheetah Marine International Ltd

• Ships and boats
• Boats
• Specialised boats

Global Travel, Accommodation and Venue Management Services

Government Commercial Agency · Central government · delivery region not published

A framework providing comprehensive booking solutions for all UK Public Sector Travel needs, including air, rail, taxis, coaches, car hire, accommodation and venues for meetings, conferences and events, as well as emergency travel and accom…

• Travel services
• Accommodation and office services
• Accommodation management services
• +77

Corran Ferry New Electric Vessel (CFNEV)

The Highland Council · Local authority · Scotland

The Highland Council is seeking to appoint a sole supplier in respect of Shipyard Detailed Design and Build Contract for the procurement of a small, electric roll-on/roll-off passenger and car (ro-pax) ferry for the Corran Ferry service.

• Ships and boats
• Ferry boats
• Ships
• +1

CEFAS26-130 Cefas Research Vessel

Cefas · Central government · Nationwide (UK)

1. The purpose of this notice is to inform the market that the market engagement described in Prior Information Notice (PIN) 2024/S 000-028748 relating to the procurement of a replacement Cefas research vessel has concluded, and that the pr…

• Ships and boats

Port of Aberdeen - Procurement of Pilot Boat(s)

Port of Aberdeen · Scotland

Aberdeen Harbour Board, operating as Port of Aberdeen, is the Statutory Harbour Authority and Competent Harbour Authority. Safe, modern and efficient pilot vessels are considered of key importance for ongoing successful operations at Port o…

• Ships and boats

Futures Afloat

Corporation of Trinity House · Central government · Nationwide (UK)

The Corporation of Trinity House ("the Authority") has awarded two separate contracts-one contract per vessel-under its Futures Afloat programme for the design and construction of two state‑of‑the‑art, multi‑functional buoy handling vessels…

Awarded to Vard Group AS

• Repair and maintenance services of ships
• Ships
• Ships and boats
• +1

DCTO Medium Uncrewed Surface Vessel (MUSV)

Ministry of Defence · Central government · delivery region not published

DCTO is looking to procure a multi-role Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV) testbed, for the purpose of technology demonstration which can be delivered by the end of FY26/27. The vessel is expected to operate in three primary configurations: • St…

• Ships and boats

Vessel Management System

Corporation of Trinity House · Central government · Nationwide (UK)

Trinity House is currently considering the future provision of a Vessel Management System (VMS) to support two new buoy tender vessels being introduced as part of the vessel replacement programme. Existing fleet management arrangements for …

• Repair and maintenance services of ships
• Ships and boats

Project 18763 One Year Maintenance Solution for Border Force MST RHIBs

Home Office · Central government · Nationwide (UK)

This is a Tender Notice for potential bidders offering the opportunity to bid for a One-Year Maintenance contract for the seven Border Force RHIBS. The dates that the vessels will need to be maintained are 21 July 2025 to 20 July 2026. The …

Awarded to Balaena Ltd

• Repair, maintenance and associated services related to marine and other equipment
• Ships and boats

Purchase of electric vehicle for estates team

UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE) · Charity · North West England

Purchase of electric vehicle for the University's estates team. Three quotes have been received.

Awarded to F.P.SMITH HOLDINGS (NEWARK AVENUE) LIMITED

Shipyard Detailed Design and Build Contract “Freight Flex” Ro-Pax Vessels

Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (Utility) · Scotland

CMAL wish to appoint a sole supplier in respect of Shipyard Detailed Design and Build Contract for two (2) “Freight Flex” RoPax Vessels

Awarded to Guangzhou Shipyard International Co., Ltd.

• Ships and boats
• Ferry boats
• Ships
• +1

Invitation to Tender - Pilot Boat design and build

Peterhead Port Authority · Scotland

Peterhead Port Authority is a Trust Port and the Statutory Harbour Authority for Peterhead Port. It has a requirement for a contractor to design, build, test, and deliver a fully operational and seaworthy Pilot Boat (approx. 15m LOA) to mee…

Awarded to supplier not published

• Specialised boats
• Boats
• Marine patrol vessels
• +2

CEFAS25-07 Travel Management Services

Cefas · Nationwide (UK)

This is a call-off through CCS RM6342 Travel, Transport, Accommodation and Venue solutions lot 2. Cefas requires a new travel management solution to enable the organisation to make booking travel simpler, safer, more effective and sustainab…

Awarded to Clarity Travel Limited, See Contracts Finder Notice for full supplier list · 3 awards

• Travel management services
• Accommodation and office services
• Accommodation management services
• +101

YPO - 001110 Emergency Response and Rescue Equipment

YPO · Nationwide (UK)

YPO are looking for Suppliers to be appointed onto a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of Emergency Response and Rescue Equipment. The DPS is designed to meet the needs of all public sector organisations which includes YPO’s…

• Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
• Breathing apparatus for diving
• Cameras
• +37

Shipyard Detailed Design and Build Contract RoPax Vessel

Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (Utility) · Scotland

CMAL wish to appoint a sole supplier in respect of Shipyard Detailed Design and Build Contract for one (1) RoPax Vessel.

• Ferry boats
• Ships and boats
• Ships and similar vessels for the transport of persons or goods

Maritime Technical Advisor (Floating Bridge) - East Cowes / Cowes, Isle of Wight

Isle of Wight NHS Trust · Local authority · South East England

Tender to appoint a suitably qualified supplier to provide maritime technical marine advice to the Authority to assist in the consideratin of options for a new ferry project (currently known as Floating Bridge - East Cowes to Cowes, River M…

Awarded to Houlder Limited

• Construction work for water projects
• Construction-related services
• Consultative engineering and construction services
• +6

Conventional Pilot Vessel

Port of Tyne Authority · North East England

To ensure a dedicated 24/7, 365 pilotage service can be offered to both Port of Tyne and River Tyne stakeholders, the port currently operates two (all weather) dedicated Pilot vessels and one survey vessel for use in limited sea conditions.…

Awarded to Holyhead Marine Services Ltd +1 more

• Ships and boats

Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire - Floating Bridge (Chain Ferry) Cowes / East Cowes

Isle of Wight NHS Trust · Local authority · South East England

The Isle of Wight Council (the Council) has resolved to replace the current Cowes Floating Bridge 6 chain ferry, which serves the communities of Cowes and East Cowes with a new vessel that meets improved performance standards and reduces th…

• Marine construction works
• Architectural, engineering and planning services
• Engineering design services for the construction of civil engineering works
• +5

Removal of Abandoned Boats and Trailer Heswall Foreshore

Wirral Borough Council · Local authority · North West England

Project to remove abandoned boats from Heswall Foreshore. The next phase is to actually see the tender put in place for a specialist contractor to remove identified abandoned boats and trailers. Heswall Foreshore is a legally protected SSSI…

• Environmental services
• Ships and boats

Supply of New Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) for Waterways Ireland

Department of Justice - DoJ · Central government · delivery region not published

A multi-purpose Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) that will fulfil the following Vessel Operational Profile Navigation Inspections & Surveys Dignitary Trips, Wildlife Expert Transport Vessel to vessel relocation by way of towing The primary funct…

• Boats
• Ships and boats

Provision of Shipyard Detailed Design and Build Contract RoPax Vessels

Orkney Islands Council · Local authority · Scotland

Orkney Islands Council has a requirement for a suitably qualified Contractor to complete a Shipyard Detailed Design and Build Contract for three new RoPax Vessels with an option for a fourth vessel to the same design.

• Ships and boats
• Ferry boats
• Ships
• +1

Royal Charter Vessel Replacement

The Mersey Docks and Harbour Company · North West England

For full details in relation to subject matter of this procurement, please refer to the scope and specification document named Royal Charter Vessel Replacement, scope and specification which is included as part of the tender documentation o…

• Specialised boats
• Boats
• Ships and boats
• +1

SDA Platform and Equipment Delivery Team (PEDT) Supplier Engagement

Submarine Delivery Agency · Central government · Nationwide (UK)

This notice serves as an update to the PEDT announcement originally published on 3rd June 2025, which invited suppliers to express their interest in attending the Early Market Engagement event, the PEDT Supplier Conference, held on 4th July…

• Administration, defence and social security services
• Attack submarine nuclear fuelled
• Business and management consultancy and related services
• +43

Supply of Vessel

Shetland Islands Council · Local authority · Scotland

Tenders are sought from interested parties to supply to Shetland Islands Council a new vessel in accordance with the specification and in the timescale detailed in the Invitation to Tender. The requirement includes a proven design for a new…

• Ships and boats
• Ferry boats
• Ships and similar vessels for the transport of persons or goods

Clyde Waterfront and Renfrew Riverside (CWRR) Maritime Linesmen

Renfrewshire Council · Local authority · Scotland

The CWRR project includes a new opening road bridge linking Renfrew to Glasgow and West Dunbartonshire at a location just east of Rothesay Dock on Dock Street Clydebank. The operational provisions require that the bridge opens to shipping a…

• Support services for water transport
• Berthing services
• Navigation services
• +5

Marine Vessel Replacement Project

Scottish Government · Scotland

The contract would be for the detailed design, construction, testing, survey, outfitting and equipping, completion and delivery of Marine Protection and Research Vessels as replacement for two vessels of the current fleet.

• Ships and boats
• Marine patrol vessels

Request for Information - Pilot Boat(s)

Port of Aberdeen · Scotland

Aberdeen Harbour Board, operating as Port of Aberdeen, is the Statutory Harbour Authority and Competent Harbour Authority. Port of Aberdeen has a requirement for up to two new pilot boats, to provide a safe and reliable pilotage service wit…

• Ships and boats
• Boats
• Marine patrol vessels
• +2

Maintenance of current BF Fleet

Home Office · Central government · delivery region not published

Ongoing Maintenance of Border Force Fleet

• Repair and maintenance services of ships
• Ships and boats

Purchase of 2 Personal Water Carrier's & 1 Trailer

Kent and Medway Towns Fire Authority · Police & fire · South East England

Kent Fire and Rescue Service are seeking a Contractor to supply 2 personal water carriers (PWC) and 1 trailer for transporting the PWC's The PWC's will be used to support water rescue incidents and will therefore require specific features t…

• Ships and boats

Supply of Vessel

Shetland Islands Council · Local authority · Scotland

Tenders were sought from interested parties to supply to Shetland Islands Council a new vessel in accordance with the Specification of Requirements and in the timescale detailed in the Invitation to Tender documents. The requirement was for…

Awarded to Parkol Marine Engineering Ltd.

• Ships and boats
• Ferry boats
• Ships and similar vessels for the transport of persons or goods

CPV Navigation system upgrades

Home Office · Central government · Nationwide (UK)

This is a Tender Notice for potential bidders offering the opportunity to bid for works to upgrade the navigation equipment on Border Force Maritime’s Coastal Patrol Vessels. The objective of this procurement is to replace the obsolete part…

• Navigation equipment
• Ships and boats

Exhibition and Museum Interpretative Fit-out Requirements for the Hull: Yorkshire’s Maritime City Project, Kingston upon Hull

Hull City Council · Local authority · Yorkshire and the Humber

Hull City Council (The Authority) has appointed Marcon Fit-Out Ltd as the Principal Contractor to undertake the required main Exhibition and Museum Interpretative Fit Out Requirements, including Artwork Graphics Production and AVIT Software…

Awarded to Marcon Fit-Out Ltd

• Museum-exhibition services
• Building installation work
• Display cases
• +19

BLC-0263 National Marine Framework

BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LIMITED · delivery region not published

Framework for Marine and Boat requirements for Bluelight service and partners

• Ships and boats

CPV Eagle - Planned Maintenance and Safety Equipment Recertifcation

Home Office · Central government · Nationwide (UK)

Annual CPV Eagle - Planned Maintenance and Safety Equipment Recertifcation

Awarded to Berthon Boat Company Ltd

• Repair and maintenance services of ships
• Ships and boats

Shipyard Detailed Design and Build Contract Vehicle and Passenger Carrying Ferries

Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (Utility) · Scotland

CMAL has appointed a supplier in respect of Shipyard Detailed Design and Build Contract for seven Vehicle and Passenger Carrying Ferries

Awarded to Remontowa Shipbuilding S.A.

• Ships and boats
• Ferry boats
• Ships
• +1

T25-052BUS Tender for Provision of Ships and Boats for Foyle Maritime Festival 2026

Derry City and Strabane District Council · Local authority · Northern Ireland

Derry City and Strabane District Council invites suitably qualified companies/agents to tender for the provision of Ships and Boats to participate in the Foyle Maritime Festival (FMF) 2026. The festival will take place over 4 days next summ…

• Ships
• Recreational, cultural and sporting services
• Ships and boats

Futures Afloat

Corporation of Trinity House · Central government · delivery region not published

The Corporation of Trinity House ("the Authority") intends to launch a procurement for the ‘Futures Afloat’ programme, aimed at delivering two state-of-the-art new ships. The Authority undertook an industry engagement event on 12 February 2…

• Repair and maintenance services of ships
• Ships
• Ships and boats
• +1

Shipyard Detailed Design and Build Contract of RoPax Vessels

Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (Utility) · Scotland

Notice published retrospectively to close off the PCS System. Contract was awarded in January 2023

Awarded to Cemre Marin Endustri A.S

• Ferry boats
• Ships
• Ships and boats
• +1

Shipyard Detailed Design and Build Contract of RoPax Vessel(s)

Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (Utility) · Scotland

The contract will be for the detailed design, construction, testing, survey, equipping, completion and delivery of a Ro-Pax Ferry for UK domestic waters.

Awarded to navalue GmbH · 2 awards

• Ferry boats
• Ships
• Ships and boats
• +1

CPV - Ships Life Extension Programme

Home Office · Central government · Nationwide (UK)

Border Force Maritime Command (BFMC) is the UK's only national maritime law enforcement body. Its fleet of six Coastal Patrol Vessels play an essential role in delivering the Government's crime reduction and border protection objectives, al…

Awarded to Berthon Boat Company Ltd

• Reconditioning services of ships or boats
• Ships and boats

Supplier Capabilities for Naval Architecture

International Nuclear Services Limited · Nationwide (UK)

This Request for Information seeks to understand the capability and capacity of the market for naval architecture services, to further inform strategy development for future procurement. Responses received to this RFI will be used to inform…

• Engineering services
• Design consultancy services
• Engineering support services
• +1

Corran Ferry Vessel Refit Services

The Highland Council · Local authority · Scotland

The Highland Council have appointed a Contractor to undertake vessel refit services for the two Corran Ferry vessels: the MV Corran and the MV Maid of Glencoul, covering: - Annual Overhaul Planned Maintenance, - Annual Overhaul Planned Repa…

Awarded to Ardmaleish Boatbuilding Co Ltd

• Ferry repair services
• Ferry boats
• Reconditioning services of ships or boats
• +3

HM Cutters - Ships Life Extension Programme

Home Office · Central government · Nationwide (UK)

Border Force Maritime Command (BFMC) is the UK's only national maritime law enforcement body. Its fleet of five Cutters play an essential role in delivering the Government's crime reduction and border protection objectives, alongside a rang…

Awarded to Southampton Marine Services

• Reconditioning services of ships or boats
• Ships and boats

Cefas Research Vessel. Infrastructure to Support Future Delivery at Sea

Cefas · Nationwide (UK)

The purpose of this PIN is to notify the market of an upcoming tender opportunity (subject to Business Case approval) for the provision of a Research Vessel (RV) to the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas). <br/…

• Survey vessels
• Ships and boats

Maritime Capabilities Replacement Programme (MCRP) Intelligent Client Function

Secretary of State for the Home Department · Central government · Nationwide (UK)

In support of the Home Office Maritime Capabilities Replacement Programme (MCRP), the Authority is exploring the procurement of an Intelligent Client Function (ICF). The ICF would provide technical oversight of the shipbuild programme throu…

• Technical support services
• Construction supervision services
• Engineering services
• +1

DAERA - AFBI - Appointment of a Shipyard for the Construction of a Research Vessel

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute · Northern Ireland

AFBI wishes to engage a shipyard for the construction of a new Research Vessel which is specifically tailored to meet AFBI’s marine fisheries science requirements and be capable of technological update over a service life of 30 years minimu…

Awarded to ASTILLEROS ARMON VIGO SA

• Survey vessels
• Auxiliary research vessel
• Fishing vessels
• +7

Maritime Capabilities Replacement Programme (MCRP) Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Request for Information

Home Office · Central government · Nationwide (UK)

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY The Authority acting through Border Force (BF) is conducting a review of its maritime capabilities with potential for a replacement of the current fleet. The current fleet consists of 5 Cutters and 6 C…

• Marine equipment
• Command, control, communication and computer systems
• Engines and engine parts
• +2

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Home Office · Central government · Nationwide (UK)

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY The Authority acting through Border Force (BF) is conducting a review of its maritime capabilities with potential for a replacement of the current fleet. The current fleet consists of 5 Cutters and 6 C…

• Marine equipment
• Command, control, communication and computer systems
• Engines and engine parts
• +2

Maritime Capabilities Replacement Programme (MCRP)

Secretary of State for the Home Department · Central government · Nationwide (UK)

The Authority acting through Border Force (BF) is conducting a review of its maritime capabilities with potential for a replacement of the current fleet. The current fleet consists of 5 Cutters and 6 Coastal Patrol Vessels (CPVs). The new v…

• Ships and boats
• Customs patrol boats
• Marine patrol vessels
• +4

Design, Manufacture, Supply and Commission of Pilot Vessel/s

Milford Haven Port Authority · Wales (Cymru)

Milford Haven Pilot Authority (MHPA) have a requirement to increase their current pilotage operational capability with the introduction of a heavy weather Pilot Vessel. This new asset is intended to support operational capability in sea con…

Awarded to Next Generation Shipyards

• Ships and boats