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25 Feb 2021 at 22:56

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office is initiating a procurement process titled "C20617" for the provision of aviation services to support the Joint Maritime Security Centre, which focuses on maritime surveillance in the UK Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically for maritime patrol aircraft, and is currently in the planning stage. The estimated value of this contract is £6,000,000, with the deadline for expressions of interest set for 12th March 2021. A supplier engagement presentation is scheduled between 24th March and 30th March 2021, during which potential bidders can learn more about the requirements and processes involved.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in surveillance services and aviation to expand their operations. Companies with capabilities in managing and operating maritime patrol aircraft, particularly those with relevant CAA licences, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement could enable suppliers to enhance their portfolio in government contracts, whilst contributing to national maritime security efforts through the provision of tailored aviation services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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Notice Description

The Joint Maritime Security Centre is a cross-government body tasked with the provision of information to Joint Maritime Security Stakeholders and the co-ordination of cross-government operations relating to maritime security. The requirement is for a maritime surveillance capability completely owned, managed, operated and maintained by the supplier but deployed by Joint Maritime Security Centre to any point in the UK Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). The expectation is that the selected platform(s) will be fitted with role equipment relevant to the Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) role - Radar, Electro-optic turret and marine and tactical communications systems (details can be provided in due course). It is anticipated that between 100 and 140 flying hours per calendar month are required will be required.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Airborne patrol of the UK EEZ is required by a suitably equipped aircraft. Equipment shall include surface radar, AIS receiver, EO/IR torrent, and appropriate comms equipment to include occasional SATCOM use. Onboard sensor output and aircraft data shall be recorded, geo-tagged and saved in a secure manner in a format that support later use as evidence if required. Operations shall be conducted from locations to enable the aircraft to be at the limit of the EEZ in typically 2 hours. While most operations will be undertaken as part of a planned flying programme, occasional short notice launch will be required with the aircraft on station within 4 hours. Operators must have and maintain all required CAA licences. There will be a supplier engagement presentation which will be held between 24th March 2021 until 30th March 2021, via Microsoft Teams (Further information on this will be sent to suppliers following closure of this notice). Please note, to participate in this tender supplier(s) would be required to register on the Authority's e-Sourcing portal - https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html. Additional information: The closing date for expressions of interest is Friday 12th March 2021. Suppliers wishing to express an interest must do so by emailing BorderForceProcurementTeam@homeoffice.gov.uk Please ensure that the subject field states "C20617 - The Provision of Aviation Services for the Joint Maritime Security Centre.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02967d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003861-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

35611600 - Maritime patrol aircrafts

79714000 - Surveillance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 Oct 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
Toni Turner
Contact Email
borderforceprocurementteam@homeoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

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