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Project 18763 One Year Maintenance Solution for Border Force MST RHIBs

Home Office

This public procurement record has 8 releases in its history.

ContractAmendment

25 Jun 2026 at 11:13

UK10 - Contract Change Notice
ContractAmendment

25 Jun 2026 at 11:10

UK10 - Contract Change Notice
AwardUpdate

21 May 2026 at 11:04

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

19 Aug 2025 at 16:24

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

28 May 2025 at 14:23

UK4 - Tender Notice
PlanningUpdate

13 May 2025 at 14:45

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
PlanningUpdate

01 May 2025 at 16:37

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

27 Feb 2025 at 12:07

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office, located in London, is overseeing a public procurement process titled "Project 18763 One Year Maintenance Solution for Border Force MST RHIBs." This project falls under the "Repair, maintenance and associated services related to marine and other equipment" industry category and involves maintenance work for Border Force Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats (RHIBs). The contract has gone through various stages, including planning, tendering, and awards, with pertinent dates ranging from contract notices in early 2025 to recent amendments in mid-2026. The procurement process employed an open competition method, detailed under the UK legislation reference 2023/54, and is primarily focused on services within the marine repair sector.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specializing in marine equipment maintenance, particularly those experienced with vessel repair services. With a contract value exceeding typical threshold limits, there is potential for growth for businesses that can offer expertise in defect repairs, annual maintenance tasks, and modifications. SMEs like Balaena Ltd have successfully participated in this procurement, indicating that the process is inclusive towards smaller enterprises. Companies with capabilities in servicing government contracts and familiar with electronic procurement platforms like Jaggaer could leverage this tender to enhance their portfolio and strengthen their market presence in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Project 18763 One Year Maintenance Solution for Border Force MST RHIBs

Notice Description

This is a Tender Notice for potential bidders offering the opportunity to bid for a One-Year Maintenance contract for the seven Border Force RHIBS. The dates that the vessels will need to be maintained are 21 July 2025 to 20 July 2026. The requirement will be: * Annex A - General Requirements of Work * Annex B - Quarterly Maintenance Tasks * Annex C - Annual Maintenance Tasks * Annex D - Annual Transportation of RHIBS to / from MSER work from ports in England and Wales * Annex E - Defect Repairs and Modifications at agree hourly rates at ports within England & Wales The Buyer is using Jaggaer for this procurement which means the Tender is available only in electronic form. https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com/ The Invitation to Tender (ITT) can be viewed from the login page by anyone. However, you need to register and login to express interest and participate in the ITT. Bidders are required to complete the Qualification, Technical and Commercial Envelopes. To Prepare and Submit ITT Response Supplier responses can be configured within JAGGAER ONE, to do so: Navigate to Sourcing > ITT. Select from the sub-menu items: - ITTs Open to All Suppliers For more guidance, please see the attached document Project_18763 Instructions to Bidders The timeline for this ITT: 1. 1200hrs, 18 June 2025 - deadline for clarification submission to the Buyer. 2. 1700hrs, 27 June 2025 - bid deadline 3. From 2 July 2025 - evaluation/moderation. 4. (On or around) w/c 14 July 2025 - contract award. 5. 21 July 2025 - Contract Start; and 6. 20 July 2026 - Contract End.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Additional work requested by buyer including unscheduled maintenance

Renewal: At the buyer's discretion with a notice period

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e854
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059752-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK10 - Contract Change Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

34500000 - Ships and boats

50240000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to marine and other equipment

50241100 - Vessel repair services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£116,407 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£116,407 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£138,836 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
20 May 2025Expired
Award Date
19 Aug 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Postcode Area
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

Balaena Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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