Tender

Supply of Inflatable Fenders

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11 Feb 2025 at 12:40

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office is seeking bids for the supply and maintenance of inflatable fenders for Border Force's fleet of six Coastal Patrol Vessels. This tender falls under the marine fenders industry category and is aimed at suppliers with the capability to meet the Maritime Coastguard Agency’s Workboat Code of Practice, suitable for Category 2 service. The procurement stage is currently at the tender amendment phase, with key deadlines including 26 February 2025 for clarification submission and 7 March 2025 for bid submissions. The contract is expected to start on 3 April 2025 and end on 2 April 2029. Interested suppliers must email their compliant bids by 1700hrs on 7 March 2025 to MaritimeProcurement@homeoffice.gov.uk, referencing the procurement identifier.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in marine equipment supply and services, particularly those experienced with coastal patrol vessels. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, given the tender's competitive quotation procurement method tailored for below threshold contracts. Suppliers who can promptly meet detailed specifications laid out in the Statement of Requirements and can demonstrate compliance with regulatory standards are well-positioned to grow their business through this four-year contract with potential extension options.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Inflatable Fenders

Notice Description

Border Force (BF) is a Directorate of the Home Office. BF operate a fleet of six (6) Coastal Patrol Vessels (CPV), all CPVs are equipped and certified to Maritime Coastguard Agency (MCA) MGN 280 Workboat Code of Practice, (HSVC) Category 2, for service in waters up to 60 nautical miles from a safe haven. The full package of works required is detailed in the attached Statement of Requirements (SoR) SUPPLY OF INFLATABLE FENDERS This opportunity will be let using the UK Government Short Form Terms and Conditions for Goods and Services (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-short-form-contract). The purpose of this notice is to make the SoR available to, and invite, potential suppliers to confirm they can fully meet the requirements. This contract will be awarded following evaluation of bids for the provision and maintenance of marine fenders which meet the specification stated within the SOR. The contract is expected to run for 4 years, with potential extension options. Interested parties must meet eligibility criteria and submit bids in accordance with the tender documents. Therefore, the following timeline for this contract only is as follows; 1. 1700hrs, 26 February 2025 - deadline for clarification submission to the Buyer. 2. 1700hrs, 07 March 2025 - deadline for bid submissions. 3. From 10 March 2025 - evaluation/moderation. 4. (On or around) 12 March 2025 - contract award. 5. 3 April 2025 - Contract Start; and 6. 2 April 2029 - Contract End. The Buyer reserves the right to change or withdraw this opportunity, for any reason, at any point, prior to contract award. Bidders are invited to submit compliant bids by email to; MaritimeProcurement@homeoffice.gov.uk no later than 1700hrs, 07 March 2025 quoting the procurement reference in the email subject line.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-80bb8dd4-cf8b-46f1-9072-d0341f567c02
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6249bf5b-4a27-467b-b39b-fc3447863142
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34516000 - Marine fenders

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Apr 2025 - 2 Apr 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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