During March 2010, LOCOG is seeking to engage three different marine market sectors. The three separate opportunities will cover the commercial charter of Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBs) and motor yachts, the purchase of RIBs and other boats direct from manufacturers and the sourcing of outboard motors direct from marine engine manufacturers.
The first opportunity focuses on the commercial charter of RIBs and motor yachts.
More than 150 of the support boats will be required for the Sailing events to be held in Weymouth and Portland, Dorset. The boats to support all sports will be required for Test Events in 2011 and during the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2012.
Chris Townsend, LOCOG Commercial Director, said: 'The London 2012 procurement of Games-time goods and services is progressing well. The boat and marine services procurement is a valuable opportunity for the UK marine industry. Securing the supply of a wide range of boats for use by client groups including mark layers, marshals and media will play a crucial part in the successful staging of the water-based events at the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.'
The first stage of the process for all three opportunities is to register on the CompeteFor website, which is the online service for matching potential suppliers with Games-related business opportunities.
