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Planned vessel maintenance - HMC Valiant MSER

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This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

21 Oct 2025 at 10:57

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

29 Aug 2025 at 08:21

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

30 Jul 2025 at 06:53

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office has awarded a contract for the planned maintenance and safety equipment recertification of the Border Force Patrol Vessel HM Cutter Valiant. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting marine patrol vessels and associated equipment maintenance. The awarded contract, valued at £115,119.37, was signed on 20th October 2025, with the work scheduled to occur from 10th November to 3rd December 2025. The procurement process was an open competition under the threshold, allowing broad participation. The buying organisation, headquartered at 2 Marsham Street, London, oversees central government functions.

This tender opens up significant opportunities for businesses specializing in marine services, particularly those experienced in vessel maintenance and safety equipment certification. Such opportunities can lead to further contracts with public authorities for companies like Southampton Marine Services Ltd, who successfully secured this award. Companies that can adhere to regulatory standards and deliver high-quality maintenance services will find this a promising chance for growth and collaboration with central government departments. The open competition format ensures that even small and medium enterprises have the potential to compete and succeed in such tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Planned vessel maintenance - HMC Valiant MSER

Notice Description

This is notice of a planned procurement opportunity to perform Planned Maintenance and Safety Equipment Recertification (MSER) for the Border Force Patrol Vessel HM Cutter Valiant. The work will be needed between 10th November 2025 and 3rd December 2025. This notice is issued to enable potential bidders to prepare for, and express an interest in, this work. The requirement will include the Inspection, Testing and Certification of Safety Equipment as well as general Vessel Maintenance Tasks. Modifications and Defect Rectification will also be required. The full requirement will be provided at Tender stage, expected to be from early-September 2025. The regional location for this opportunity will be based on operational activity and confirmed when the Tender Opportunity is launched. The tender opportunity will be issued via the Home Office eSourcing Portal and bidders must therefore ensure they have registered: https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056886
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067048-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

34511100 - Marine patrol vessels

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£98,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£98,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£115,119 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
29 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
19 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
10 Nov 2025 - 3 Dec 2025 30 days
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
Not specified
Contact Email
name@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

SOUTHAMPTION MARINE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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