This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

29 Oct 2025 at 17:08

Tender

30 Sep 2025 at 16:31

PlanningUpdate

05 Sep 2025 at 14:11

Planning

19 Aug 2025 at 15:59

Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office has completed the procurement process for maintenance works on a Border Force Training Yacht, specifically focusing on a five-year inspection and maintenance of the hull. The contract, under the industry category of repair and maintenance services of ships, was awarded to Landau UK Ltd. The procurement involved an open competition method below the threshold and was associated with services to be carried out in Ramsgate, Kent. Important dates include the contract award on 25th October 2025, with maintenance work to be concluded by March 2026. The procurement process has now reached the contract award stage, with a contract period from 29th October 2025 to 20th March 2026.

This tender creates business growth opportunities primarily for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the marine repair and maintenance sector. Businesses proficient in vessel transportation, inspection, and specific maintenance tasks such as hull priming and anode fitting are particularly well-suited for such contracts. Engaging in this procurement activity allows SMEs to expand their portfolio by working with central government entities like the Home Office, thus enhancing their reputation and growth in the sector. The project's completion involves technical expertise in marine services, providing a platform for SMEs to showcase their capabilities and potentially secure future opportunities in public sector contracting.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Maintenance works to be completed on Border Force Training Yacht

Notice Description

This is a contract for works to be completed on a Border Force Training Yacht berthed in Ramsgate, Kent. The requirement will need to be completed at latest by March 2026. The requirement will be to collect the vessel from its berth and complete the five-year inspection and maintenance to the hull of the vessel.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058aba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069548-2025
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

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
£46,331 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
22 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
25 Oct 202510 months ago
Contract Period
29 Oct 2025 - 20 Mar 2026 1-6 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Postcode Area
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

Landau UK Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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