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Marine In-Service Support

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY · Contract details notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 2 Oct 2026, 10:46.

Opportunity overview

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.

Awarded to

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Plymouth Marine Limited

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Contract value
£12.1m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
29 Apr 2026
Including VAT
£14.5m
Award ID
2
Status
active
Identifier
GB-PPON PBDY-2255-RRCN
Location
Plymouth, UKK41, PL9 7HP, United Kingdom

Classification

No classification was supplied.

Lots

  • Lot 1Value not stated

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
C32143
Status
complete
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Covered By

GPA

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
complete

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
Id
GB-PPON-PNWW-1475-NYLN

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PNWW-1475-NYLN

Address

Street Address
Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street
Locality
London
Postal Code
SW1P 4DF
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKI32

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - sub-central government
Organisation 2
Name
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
Id
GB-PPON-PNBD-3289-CDGX
Role Details
Conducting the procurement process.

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PNBD-3289-CDGX

Address

Street Address
Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street
Locality
London
Postal Code
SW1P 4DF
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKI32

Contact

Roles

procuringEntity

Details

Organisation 3
Name
Plymouth Marine Limited
Id
GB-PPON-PBDY-2255-RRCN

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PBDY-2255-RRCN

Address

Street Address
Plymouth Marine Centre Pomphlett Quay Billacombe Road
Locality
Plymouth
Postal Code
PL9 7HP
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKK41

Contact

Roles

supplier

Details

Scale
sme
Vcse
No
Public Service Mission Organization
No
Sheltered Workshop
No

Award information

Award 1
Id
2
Status
active
Main Procurement Category
services

Items

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
50241100
Description
Vessel repair services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-PPON-PBDY-2255-RRCN
Name
Plymouth Marine Limited

Related lots

1

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
2
Award ID
2
Title
Marine In-Service Support
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Above Threshold
Yes
Date Signed
30 Apr 2026, 00:00

Period

Starts
1 May 2026, 00:00
Ends
30 Apr 2030, 23:59
Max Extent Date
30 Apr 2032, 23:59

Renewal

Description
One possible 2-year extension

Value

Including VAT
14,492,399
Amount
12,076,999
Currency
GBP

Documents

Entry 1
Id
A-15616
Document Type
contractSigned
Format
application/x-zip-compressed
Entry 2
Id
040853-2026
Document Type
contractNotice
Notice Type
UK7
Description
Contract details notice on Find a Tender
Published
5 May 2026, 10:01
Format
text/html

Agreed Metrics

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Making Britain a Green Energy Superpower

Observations

Entry 1
Id
frequency

Period

Duration In Months
1
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Identifying and Managing the Risks of Modern Slavery in the Supply Chain

Observations

Entry 1
Id
frequency

Period

Duration In Months
1
Entry 3
Id
3
Title
100% of scheduled maintenance is booked at a minimum of 4 weeks in advance of the scheduled event due date and completed prior to the expiry date

Observations

Entry 1
Id
frequency

Period

Duration In Months
1
Entry 4
Id
4
Title
All Management Information and reporting to be provided by the scheduled due date or at least 5 working days prior to contract review meetings

Observations

Entry 1
Id
frequency

Period

Duration In Months
1
Entry 5
Id
5
Title
100% of legal and statutory events completed prior to expiry date

Observations

Entry 1
Id
frequency

Period

Duration In Months
1
Entry 6
Id
6
Title
Maintain Fleet Asset availability of 95%

Observations

Entry 1
Id
frequency

Period

Duration In Months
1
Entry 7
Id
7
Title
All active sub-contractors must undergo at least one formal quality and competence audit per year, with documented evidence and rectification plans if required

Observations

Entry 1
Id
frequency

Period

Duration In Months
12

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · London · UKI32 · SW1P 4DF · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

2 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

2 VERSIONS
  1. 034300-2026Contract award notice on Find a Tender ·
  2. 040853-2026Contract details notice on Find a Tender ·