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Futures Afloat

Awarded to Vard Group AS

THE CORPORATION OF TRINITY HOUSE OF DEPTFORD STROND(buyer)

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Published 10 July 2025
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Overview

Trinity House has awarded two contracts for the design and construction of two multi-functional buoy handling vessels under its Futures Afloat programme to replace ageing buoy tenders. The contract, valued at approximately £193.3 million, was awarded to Vard Group AS on 19 May 2026, with vessel delivery scheduled through October 2032.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£193,347,644
Procedure
Open
Published
10 July 2025
Questions by
22 August 2025
Classification (CPV)
Ships and boatsShipsRepair and maintenance services of shipsUpgrading services of ships

Award outcome

Awarded value
£193,277,820
Award date
19 May 2026
Contract period
30 September 2026 → 30 September 2031
Winner
  • Vard Group AS

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    13 August 2026

  2. Contract

    6 July 2026

  3. Tender Update

    14 July 2025

  4. Contract Notice

    10 July 2025

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