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ECM 7114 MONTSERRAT PATROL VESSELS

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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30 Jan 2025 at 17:19

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), based in London, has completed a procurement process for the purchase of two RIB patrol vessels for the Montserrat Police Service. This procurement, classified under police equipment (CPV code 35200000), falls within the goods industry category. The procurement process concluded with the contract being signed on 15th January 2025, following a direct award procedure due to the urgent need and specialist nature of the vessels. The contract was valued at £626,559.76 and awarded to Berthon RIB Solutions Limited, an SME based in Lymington, UK.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in emergency and security equipment, especially those capable of fulfilling urgent and specialised requirements. SMEs that can deliver high-quality, custom solutions quickly would find this type of procurement highly suitable, as demonstrated by the successful bid from Berthon RIB Solutions Limited. By participating in similar tenders, businesses can expand their market reach, bolster their portfolio with high-profile projects, and build strong relationships with prominent government entities like the FCDO.

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Notice Title

ECM 7114 MONTSERRAT PATROL VESSELS

Notice Description

2 X RIB PATROL VESSELS FOR THE MONTSERRAT POLICE SERVICE

Lot Information

Lot 1

2 X RIB PATROL VESSELS FOR THE MONTSERRAT POLICE SERVICE

Procurement Information

Direct award due to urgency of requirement and specialist nature of works

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d78b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003187-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

35100000 - Emergency and security equipment

35200000 - Police equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£626,559 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
edward.light@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
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
1
Supplier Name

BERTHON RIB SOLUTIONS

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