AWARD OF PROVISION OF INTERIM STRATEGIC SEALIFT

Ministry of Defence
1 January 2025 to 31 December 2031

Provision of interim strategic sealift capability for the deployment of military cargo globally. The contract involves the operation of shipping assets to support standing commitments and contingent operations across a wide range of international territories and operational theatres.

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Awarded value: £477m; As published
Published: 11 December 2024; Contracts Finder
Awarded: 24 October 2024; Foreland Shipping Limited
Contract length: 84 months; Ends 31 December 2031

What the buyer is asking for

Provision of strategic sealift and global maritime logistics services to support military cargo deployment and standing overseas operational commitments.

Category: Shipping operations

Lifecycle

Publishedon Contracts Finder
11 December 2024
Contract awardedto Foreland Shipping Limited
24 October 2024
Contract starts
1 January 2025
Contract ends
31 December 2031

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How it compares

2,707× the typical vessel charter contract (£176k).

Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/274751/award-of-provision-of-interim-strategic-sealift
Buyer reference: DSCOM/CB/2255
Open contracting ID: ocds-b5fd17-dcd39383-8a2b-44cd-9ef6-bc44a2f8dcd7
Source: Contracts Finder
Last checked: 12 October 2026

Ministry of Defence. AWARD OF PROVISION OF INTERIM STRATEGIC SEALIFT. Contract award, 11 December 2024. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/274751/award-of-provision-of-interim-strategic-sealift (accessed 12 October 2026).