Tender

Supply and Support of Electronic Chart data for Border Force Cutters

HOME OFFICE

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13 Feb 2025 at 17:48

Tender

13 Feb 2025 at 17:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office is seeking suppliers for the provision and support of electronic chart data for its Border Force fleet of cutters. This procurement falls under the marine patrol vessels industry category, with additional classification under navigation equipment. The cutters operate within and outside the territorial waters of the UK, including EC countries, the Channel Isles, and the Isle of Man. This tender is currently in the tender amendment stage, with the procurement process being an open procedure below the threshold. Key dates include a bid submission deadline of 10th March 2025 at 17:00, evaluation during the week commencing 10th March 2025, an anticipated contract award around 18th March 2025, the contract start date on 1st April 2025, and the contract end date on 29th June 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses capable of supplying and maintaining electronic navigational charts and related software, licences, and encryption technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, provided they can meet the technical requirements detailed in the Statement of Requirements. The procurement process requires itemised bids and responses to provided templates, fostering an accessible competitive environment for suppliers specialising in maritime software and navigational systems. By participating in this tender, businesses can not only secure a contract with the Home Office but also bolster their growth within the public sector and establish a foothold in the marine navigation sector.

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Notice Title

Supply and Support of Electronic Chart data for Border Force Cutters

Notice Description

Border Force is a law enforcement arm of the Home Office and operates a fleet of five sea going Cutters operating in both UK National and International waters under the Maritime Coastguard Agency (MCA) Load Line Regulations. Provision of Electronic Navigational Charts (ENC) & Port Data is required to support safe navigation both within and outside the territorial waters of the UK, including to other EC countries, the Channel Isles and the Isle of Man. The Cutters currently operate a suite of Simrad Argus NSTR and Simrad PLECDIS. The requirement as described in the attached Statement of Requirement includes all supporting software, licences, software updates, access codes, encryption codes and encryption keys as applicable. 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 invite potential suppliers to confirm they can fully meet the requirements by providing a fully itemised bid. Bidders are required to submit their quotes and responses to questions utilising the templates provided in the Statement of Requirements attached below. These have also been provided separately in MS Word format. The following timeline for this contract only is as follows; 1. 1700hrs, 10th March 2025 - deadline for submission of bids. 2. w/c 10th March 2025 - evaluation of bids. 3. (On or around) 18th March 2025 - contract award. 4. 1st April 2025 - Contract Start; and 5. 29th June 2026 - 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, Monday 10th March 2025 quoting the procurement reference in the email subject line.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e5416a24-3998-469f-8099-06220f743148
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22a3dcff-d261-4fba-9279-cede4d65f03d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (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

34511100 - Marine patrol vessels

34933000 - Navigation equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 29 Jun 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
Not specified

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

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