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Supply and Support of Electronic Chart data for Border Force Cutters

HOME OFFICE

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09 Apr 2025 at 14:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office has completed a procurement process titled "Supply and Support of Electronic Chart data for Border Force Cutters," under the industry category of goods, specifically marine patrol vessels. The contract, based in London, was awarded following a direct procurement method classified as below threshold without competition. The procurement stage is now in the award and contract phase. The contract commenced on 1st April 2025 and will conclude on 31st March 2026, with the successful supplier being Ambex Limited. The total contract value is £130,000, and key documentation was finalised on 31st March 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply and support of electronic navigation and marine systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in maritime technology solutions, particularly those adept in providing essential equipment for government agencies, would find lucrative growth potential in such contracts. The specifics of the procurement process highlight the Home Office's commitment to streamlined, direct procurement for essential operational support, providing a dependable revenue stream for proficient suppliers.

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Notice Title

Supply and Support of Electronic Chart data for Border Force Cutters

Notice Description

The regular supply of electronic chart data for ship navigation systems on Border Force Cutters.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ffda
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014033-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34511100 - Marine patrol vessels

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
maritimeprocurement@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AMBEX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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