Written question asked by Lord Beamish (Labour) on Thursday, 20 November 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 4 December 2025. It was answered by Lord Coaker (Labour) on Monday, 8 December 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Ministry of Defence: Damen
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government how many contracts the Ministry of Defence has with Damen either directly or through contracts with third parties, and what is the value of those contracts.
- Answer
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The Ministry of Defence has no direct contracts with Damen. We have identified one contract through a third party, Serco, for the Defence Marine Services Next Generation In Port Services Contract which encompasses the Vessel Replacement Programme. Damen Shipyards is a subcontractor for this programme with the value of this subcontract representing approximately £200 million, 22% of the total In-Port Services contract value. The decision to award the contract to Damen Shipyards Group was made by Serco.
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- HL12152
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- 2024-26
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- Contracts Ministry of Defence Damen
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- Yes
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