Tender

Maintenance works to be completed on Border Force Training Yacht

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This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

29 May 2025 at 16:06

UK4 - Tender Notice
PlanningUpdate

01 May 2025 at 16:56

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

01 May 2025 at 16:54

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office is currently inviting bids for maintenance works on a Border Force Training Yacht located in Ramsgate, Kent. This active tender falls under the services category, specifically focusing on repair and maintenance services of ships. Potential bidders should be aware that the five-year inspection and maintenance of the vessel's hull must be completed in August 2025. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with key dates including a clarification deadline on 11 June 2025 and a bid submission deadline on 13 June 2025, 17:00. The evaluation period will commence on 16 June, with a contract award expected around the week of 23 June 2025. The open competition procurement approach is being utilised, with all submissions to be made electronically via the Jaggaer platform.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in maritime repair and maintenance services. Companies with expertise in ship inspections, hull maintenance, and installation of maritime equipment such as zinc anodes are particularly well-suited to compete. With a contract value of £35,000, this project offers a lucrative opportunity for firms looking to enhance their portfolio and establish a working relationship with a central government authority, namely the Home Office. Engaging in this procurement could lead to further opportunities within the public sector maritime maintenance sphere, potentially leading to business growth and expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Maintenance works to be completed on Border Force Training Yacht

Notice Description

This is a Tender Notice for potential bidders offering the opportunity to bid for works to be completed on a Border Force Training Yacht berthed in Ramsgate, Kent. The requirement will need to be completed during August 2025 when the vessel is not scheduled to be used for training. The requirement will be to complete the five-year inspection and maintenance to the hull of the vessel. 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 an 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_19050 Instructions to Bidders. Bidders' quality scores (Technical envelope, 10%) will be combined with their pricing proposal (Commercial envelope, 90%) to create a final score and ranking. The timeline for this ITT: 1. 1200hrs, 11 June 2025 - deadline for clarification submission to the Buyer. 2. 1700hrs, 13 June 2025 - bid deadline 3. From 16 June 2025 - evaluation/moderation. 4. (On or around) w/c 23 June 2025 - contract award. 5. No earlier than 1 August 2025 - Contract Start; and 6. No later than 29 August 2025 - Contract End.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050bdc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028604-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

34522100 - Sailing boats

50241000 - Repair and maintenance services of ships

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
23 May 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 29 Aug 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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