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Life Saving Equipment

HOME OFFICE

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05 Aug 2024 at 15:29

Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office has completed a public procurement process to supply life-saving equipment, specifically life jackets and life belts, intended for use at sea. The procurement, titled "Life Saving Equipment," falls under the industry category of goods and was executed using a single tender action (below threshold). The contract, valued at £20,891.10, is geographically targeted towards the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement reached its award stage on 1st July 2024, with the contract duration spanning from 2nd July 2024 to 31st July 2024. Key dates for this process include the tender period ending on 1st July 2024 and the contract award being published on 5th August 2024.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale suppliers specialising in maritime safety equipment. Although the procurement method was direct, the awarded contract showcases potential future opportunities for suppliers to engage with governmental departments for similar needs. Companies involved in manufacturing or supplying life-saving apparatus for maritime activities would be particularly well-suited to engage in such tenders, allowing them to expand their market reach within the public sector. The successful supplier for this contract was Ocean Safety Ltd, highlighting the suitability for established entities in the industry.

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Notice Title

Life Saving Equipment

Notice Description

Notice for an Awarded Contract of Life Saving Equipment for use at sea.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0120f26a-10f8-4bad-a05f-6889bde80b7c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3edc7453-a716-4a4d-8199-69d09c5df0f8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

39525300 - Life jackets

39525700 - Life belts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,891 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,891 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2024 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OCEAN SAFETY

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