Award

CPV Navigation system upgrades - Radar & Screens

HOME OFFICE

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

29 Oct 2025 at 10:39

TenderUpdate

11 Sep 2025 at 17:12

Tender

11 Sep 2025 at 17:11

Planning

19 Aug 2025 at 15:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by the Home Office, focused on the upgrade of navigation systems specifically for Coastal Patrol Vessels under the title "CPV Navigation system upgrades - Radar & Screens." This initiative falls under the category of marine patrol vessels and navigation equipment, with key operations located within the United Kingdom. The procurement stage reached completion on 29th October 2025, following an open competition approach with the award contract to Grundon Marine, a Kent-based SME. The contract, valued at GBP 96,826 and spanning from 27th October 2025 to 30th November 2026, aims for the initial vessel upgrade by December 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs in the maritime sector offering navigation or radar equipment solutions. Companies with expertise in marine technology upgrades could leverage such government contracts to establish or expand their market presence. The competitive nature of the below-threshold, open competition procurement allows various business sizes to participate, promising fair prospects for efficiently producing and deploying specialised navigation systems across the fleet.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CPV Navigation system upgrades - Radar & Screens

Notice Description

This is a for works to upgrade the navigation equipment on Border Force Maritime's Coastal Patrol Vessels. The objective of this contract is to replace the obsolete radar parts already fitted to an integrated navigation suit on five vessels. The Buyer is aiming to have the first vessel upgrade completed by end December 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058acd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069259-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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


CPV Codes

34511100 - Marine patrol vessels

34933000 - Navigation equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£96,826 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
15 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
22 Oct 20251 months ago
Contract Period
27 Oct 2025 - 30 Nov 2026 1-2 years
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
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

GRUNDON MARINE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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