Planning

Border Force patrol vessel maintenance

HOME OFFICE

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Planning

05 Apr 2022 at 10:48

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

01 Apr 2022 at 13:52

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office is initiating a tender process for the maintenance of Border Force patrol vessels under the title "Border Force patrol vessel maintenance". This procurement falls under the ships and boats industry category and is in the planning stage. Key dates include an engagement end date set for 8th April 2022, with vessel viewings scheduled in Plymouth on approximately 13th April and in Shoreham on approximately 19th April. Businesses interested in participating must respond by the engagement end date to gather more information about the tendering process and specific expectations from Border Force.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in marine maintenance, repair, and life extension services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in ships and aquatic vessels will be well-suited to compete, particularly those familiar with the maintenance and safety equipment recertification processes. By participating in this tender, businesses can expand their relationship with a major governmental body while enhancing their portfolio of capabilities in the maritime sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Border Force patrol vessel maintenance

Notice Description

Border Force (BF) is a Directorate of the Home Office. BF operate a patrol fleet including five Cutters (of which four are Damen 4207 Class) and six smaller Coastal Patrol Vessels. Contracts are anticipated over the coming year for maintenance, repair and life extension work, including annual Maintenance and Safety Equipment Recertification (MSER). Vessel viewing opportunities are planned to provide potential bidders with the chance to view and gain a better understanding of the vessels and BF expectations. The first of these will involve a Damen 4207 Cutter, in Plymouth on or around 13th April and Shoreham on or around 19th April. Updated 5th April 2022: a Border Force Coastal Patrol Vessel (for service in waters up to 60 nautical miles from a safe haven) will also be available to view at Plymouth on or around 13th April. Please state if you are interested in both boats when responding. Any company wishing to attend on either of these days should contact Andrew Scott by email, andrew.scott1@homeoffice.gov.uk, no later than Friday 8th April, and copy in Ian McDermott, ian.mcdermott@homeoffice.gov.uk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f16e23b1-50aa-44e1-915b-2250c05c0647
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ae309ff-d703-4e71-ba79-c8513a508b0a
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34500000 - Ships and boats

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 Apr 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
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

Notice Documents

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