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Boat Hire Services

Awarded to Langstone Harbour Board

University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation(buyer)

Published
Published 8 December 2025

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Overview

The University of Portsmouth has awarded a 2.5-year boat hire services contract worth £177,125 to Langstone Harbour Board, effective from November 2025. The contract provides vessels with qualified skippers for teaching and research activities, with requirements to meet service level agreements, safety and operational standards, and local maritime knowledge.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Procedure
Below threshold - without competition
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
Published
8 December 2025
Classification (CPV)
Hire of boats with crew

Award outcome

Awarded value
£177,125
Award date
24 November 2025
Contract period
8 December 2025 → 1 June 2028
Contract length
2 years 6 months
Winner
  • Langstone Harbour Board

This contract ends on 1 June 2028.

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About the winner

Langstone Harbour Board

Based in
Hayling Island

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Market context

Typical award in Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

£49,950

Median of 11,672 awards in the last 24 months

This award is 3.5× the median.

University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation in the last 12 months

40

contracts awarded, worth £6,821,729 in total

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  1. Contract

    8 December 2025

  2. Contract

    8 December 2025

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