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Type of document: Contract Notice
Country: United Kingdom

1. Title: DESIGN AND BUILD OF A RIGID HULL INFLATABLE BOAT (RHIB) – HARBOUR PATROL OPERATIONS
2. Awarding Authority: Milford Haven Port Authority, Gorsewood Drive, Milford Haven, GB, Pembrokeshire, SA73 3EP. Tel: 01646696100.. Web: (Joanne Rogers)
3. Contract type: Supply contract
Single stage
4. Description: The awarding authority invites tenders from suitably qualified and experienced vessel builders and suppliers for the design, construction, certification, delivery and commissioning of a new Harbour Patrol Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB).
The vessel will be employed as a multi-role operational asset supporting statutory harbour authority functions, maritime safety, port security, emergency response and operational support activities.
The successful Tenderer shall provide a complete turnkey solution inclusive of vessel design, construction, certification, equipment installation, commissioning, training and documentation required for immediate operational deployment.
The replacement vessel is intended to replace the existing RHIB, which is configured with a sheltered helm position and wrap-around screen. Photographs of the current vessel are provided within the ITT pack for reference.
Tenderers are also requested to submit an alternative price for a full cabin variant, in accordance with the requirements set out in the Scope of Requirements.
The full tender document set can be accessed via this link:
5. CPV Code(s): 34521200, 35511300, 34520000, 34511100
6. NUTS code(s): UKL, UKL1, UKL14
7. Main site or location of works, main place of delivery or main place of performance: South West Wales (Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion)
8. Reference attributed by awarding authority: Reference no: AUG646387
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-168985
(WA Ref:168985)
9. Estimated value of requirement: Not provided.
10. Time-limit for receipt of completed tenders 7.9.2026 (09:00:00).
11. Address to which they must be sent: For further information regarding the above contract notice please visit:
12. Other information: NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at
Total quantity or scope of tender
Contained within the ITT.
Minimum standards and qualification required
Contained within ITT.
Estimated award date
28-09-2026
Language or languages in which tenders or requests to participate can be drawn up
EN
Additional Information
Suppliers who are intending to submit tenders are requested to notify MHPA via email within 1 week of the issue of the tender enquiry to tender@mhpa.co.uk
Queries and requests for clarification must be submitted prior to 26th August 2026 at 12pm via email to tender@mhpa.co.uk If the query is considered to contain commercially sensitive information, it should be labelled as such.
Tenders must be submitted via email to tender@mhpa.co.uk by the submission deadline.
TKR-2026811-EX-1876794