Planning

Charter of Vessels to support Search, Rescue and Recovery activities in the Dover Straits for the Small Boats Operational Command

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Planning

19 Jun 2025 at 07:46

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for chartering vessels to support search, rescue, and recovery activities in the Dover Straits, specifically for the Small Boats Operational Command. This initiative is classified under the industry category of marine patrol vessels (CPV code: 34511100) and falls within the goods procurement classification. The contracting process is guided by the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54. The buyer, a central government public authority, is based in London at 2 Marsham Street. Key dates include the future notice date on 7th January 2026, with the contract period planned from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in maritime services and vessel chartering within the United Kingdom. Businesses with expertise in providing marine patrol vessels or related maritime support services are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The planned nature of this procurement allows interested parties ample time to prepare suitable bids and strategically position their offerings in line with the Home Office's requirements for ensuring effective search, rescue, and recovery operations in the designated area.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Charter of Vessels to support Search, Rescue and Recovery activities in the Dover Straits for the Small Boats Operational Command

Notice Description

The chartering of Vessels to support Search, Rescue and Recovery activities in the Dover Straits for the Small Boats Operational Command

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054f8b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033537-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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