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HMC Vigilant Maintenance and Safety Equipment Recertification (MSER)

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27 Jan 2025 at 12:54

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Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office has concluded an open procurement process for the "HMC Vigilant Maintenance and Safety Equipment Recertification (MSER)" contract. This project involves the maintenance and safety equipment recertification of the 4207 Class Cutter, HMC Seeker. The procurement falls under the "Marine patrol vessels" industry category, targeting the East and South coast of England from The Wash to Plymouth. The contracting authority had set key dates, such as the deadline for submission of bids by 8 January 2025, the contract award occurring in the week of 20 January 2025, and the contract period from 10 February 2025 to 28 February 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in marine maintenance and safety equipment services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the procurement is suitable for them. The contract, awarded to Southampton Marine Services Ltd, valued at £94,805, enables successful suppliers to showcase their capabilities in maintaining government maritime assets and ensures visibility within governmental procurement networks. Given the open procedure method used, diverse competitive bids were anticipated, fostering opportunities for business growth within the marine services industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HMC Vigilant Maintenance and Safety Equipment Recertification (MSER)

Notice Description

- Border Force (BF) operate a fleet of circa thirty (30) surface vessels including five (5) Cutters. One of these Cutters, HMC Seeker (4207 Class), has a requirement for a period of Maintenance and Safety Equipment Recertification (MSER) works. The full package of works required is detailed in the attached Specification of Requirements (SoR) (HMC Vigilant - MSER - SOR - V1) and Bidding Tool (BT) (HMC Vigilant - Bidding Tool - V1). 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). This package of works is to be undertaken in the following geographic area; 1. The East and South coast of England from The Wash to Plymouth. Bidders are required to submit their quotes utilising the Bidding Tool ( HMC Vigilant - MSER - Bidding Tool - V1) and completing the required Technical Responses (HMC Vigilant - MSER - Technical Responses) The purpose of this notice is to make the SoR and BT available to, and invite, potential suppliers to confirm they can fully meet the requirements by providing a fully itemised bid for the complete and specified work package. Therefore, the following timeline for this contract only is as follows; 1. 1700hrs, 27 December 2024 - deadline for clarification submission to the Buyer. 2. 1700hrs, 8 January 2025- deadline for submission of bidding tool and specified documents and acceptances. 3. w/c 20 January 2025 - contract award. 5. 10 February 2025 - Contract Start; and 6. 28 February 2025 - 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, 8 January 2025 quoting the procurement reference in the email subject line.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-84de1fe6-8bd3-4657-a383-3588b48a1d08
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9614d56-26d9-4bac-b3d7-99e28ee5f05d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34511100 - Marine patrol vessels

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£94,805 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
10 Feb 2025 - 28 Feb 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOUTHAMPTON MARINE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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