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HMC Protector Safety, Security and Storage 2025-2027

HOME OFFICE

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14 Apr 2025 at 10:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office has awarded a contract for "HMC Protector Safety, Security and Storage 2025-2027" to Southampton Marine Services Ltd. This procurement process, classified under the services category, involves ship keeping and security watches for HMC Protector in Lowestoft Port. The contract was officially signed on 11 April 2025 and will run from 12 April 2025 to 31 March 2027. The procurement method used was direct, as it fell below the competition threshold. The main industry category is services related to the repair, maintenance, and associated marine equipment, focused in London and Lowestoft.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the maritime services sector. Southampton Marine Services Ltd, being an SME, exemplifies the type of company well-suited for such contracts. Businesses specialising in maritime security, ship maintenance, and related services can leverage opportunities like this to expand their market presence and establish long-term collaborations with central government bodies such as the Home Office.

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Notice Title

HMC Protector Safety, Security and Storage 2025-2027

Notice Description

Ship keeping and Security Watches for HMC Protector in Lowestoft Port

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050258
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014903-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£43,398 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
11 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
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

SOUTHAMPTON MARINE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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