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Maritime Capabilities Replacement Programme (MCRP) Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Request for Information

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22 Apr 2024 at 14:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office, acting through Border Force (BF), has initiated a tender for the Maritime Capabilities Replacement Programme (MCRP) Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Request for Information. This procurement falls under the goods category with a focus on marine equipment. Border Force is conducting a review of its maritime capabilities and looking for OEMs to engage with for the replacement of its current fleet. Interested parties can participate in the RFI process by attending the MCRP Industry Day, with future communication set for 31st May 2025.

This tender presents an opportunity for original equipment manufacturers specialised in marine equipment to engage with Border Force for the potential replacement of vessels. Businesses in the marine equipment industry, particularly those offering integrated mission management systems (IMMS) and power and propulsion systems (PPS), would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. By participating in this tender, businesses can establish partnerships with Border Force for the provision of essential maritime capabilities.

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Notice Title

Maritime Capabilities Replacement Programme (MCRP) Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Request for Information

Notice Description

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY The Authority acting through Border Force (BF) is conducting a review of its maritime capabilities with potential for a replacement of the current fleet. The current fleet consists of 5 Cutters and 6 Coastal Patrol Vessels (CPVs). In support of the development of requirements for a future vessel replacement procurement, Border Force is looking to engage with original equipment manufacturers for two categories of equipment, namely integrated mission management systems (IMMS) and power and propulsion systems (PPS). Border Force is issuing this Prior Information Notice (PIN) as a Request for Information (RFI) to engage with the market. This PIN/RFI is not a call for competition, nor is it expected that an IMMS or a PPS specific procurement will be run at a later date. Interested original equipment manufacturers (OEM) are invited to first attend the MCRP Industry Day. Following the Industry Day, OEMs will be issued with the RFI questionnaire. Please see section II.2.4 for additional detail and how to participate.

Lot Information

Lot 1

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY Further information on the planned procurement of replacement vessels can be found in a PIN issued on 2 April 2024 (notice reference: 2024/S 000-010571, https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010571-2024). Please follow the link to this PIN and then follow the instructions to join the MCRP Industry Day, week commencing 13 May. This will set the context for the programme and future engagement with OEMs. Following the MCRP Industry Day, OEM suppliers will be issued with a RFI questionnaire and will be invited to respond.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-045418
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012996-2024
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

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


CPV Codes

34310000 - Engines and engine parts

34500000 - Ships and boats

34930000 - Marine equipment

34933000 - Navigation equipment

35710000 - Command, control, communication and computer systems

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 May 2025Expired
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
MCRP Procurement Team
Contact Email
bfvesselsteam@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

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