Award

Life Raft Product Trial and Purchase

HOME OFFICE

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

26 Aug 2020 at 16:17

Tender

20 Jul 2020 at 08:38

Award

02 Jul 2020 at 14:23

TenderAmendment

18 Jun 2020 at 09:11

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Home Office seeking suppliers for a "Life Raft Product Trial and Purchase". This initiative falls under the category of goods and is aimed at the shipping and boating industry. The tender period has concluded, with expressions of interest accepted until 21st July 2020. Key dates for contract delivery include the requirement for a model trial by 24th July 2020 and potential service commencement by 31st July 2020, located primarily within the United Kingdom and its adjacent territories, including the Isle of Man, Guernsey, and Jersey. The procurement method employed is a limited competitive quotation process, below the specified threshold.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in maritime safety equipment and services. Businesses that possess the capability to design and manufacture stabilisation crafts or related technology will find this procurement appealing. With the urgent nature of the requirement, prompt mobilisation and effective delivery will be critical for bidders aiming to capitalise on this government contract. Competitors able to meet the tight deadlines and fulfil the specified operational criteria will likely be well-positioned to secure a contract with the Home Office.

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Notice Title

Life Raft Product Trial and Purchase

Notice Description

Following an earlier approach to market Border Force have identified an urgent need for a craft which is capable of: * Securing a disabled small inflatable or other boat to be safely stabilised and allow the occupants to be safely transferred to another vessel. * Stabilising the disabled craft sufficiently to allow it to be towed by a 7 metre RHIB, or other vessel, to another location or place of safety. * Being carried by and deployed from a 7 metre RHIB while in open water. The successful bidder will be required to mobilise resources immediately and deliver a working model for trial by 24th July 2020 and, if successful, be capable of delivering a product into service by 31st July 2020. Along with the proposal, bidders should confirm their agreement to the following; * That the Authority retains the right to withdraw this requirement during any stage of this process; and * that the Supplier agrees to the Authority's Short Form T&C's (C19176 - Life Raft - T&C's) on which the contract will be awarded. Expressions of interest should be submitted by e-mail to Adam Jones, Home Office Commercial (adam.jones43@homeoffice.gov.uk) no later than 17:00hrs BST, Tuesday 21st July 2020.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd82f632-3cc8-4af8-bb7d-ab2aa8de3c12
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

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
£83,403 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jul 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20205 years ago
Contract Period
30 Aug 2020 - 23 Oct 2020 1-6 months
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
Adam Jones
Contact Email
adam.jones43@homeoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07867159636

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

MARINE SPECIALISED TECHNOLOGY

SURVITEC GROUP

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