Tender

project_19630 - HMC Vigilant Maintenance and Safety Equipment Recertification (MSER)

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This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

28 Nov 2025 at 09:09

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

01 Oct 2025 at 15:01

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office, located in London, is currently managing a procurement process titled "project_19630 - HMC Vigilant Maintenance and Safety Equipment Recertification (MSER)." This tender falls under the services industry category, specifically centred on marine patrol vessels and related repair and maintenance services. The procurement is in the Tender stage, with key activities due between 9th February and 4th March 2026. The tender is held via open competition, and responses can be made electronically through the Home Office eSourcing Portal. The deadline for tender submissions is set for 5th January 2026, with enquiries closing on 19th December 2025.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the maintenance and safety certification of marine vessels. Companies with expertise in marine technologies and vessel maintenance will find this tender particularly beneficial. Small and medium enterprises are encouraged to participate due to the suitability considerations outlined in the tender documents. With an estimated value of £100,000, this procurement process offers a chance for businesses to expand their portfolios, demonstrate their technical proficiency, and establish a working relationship with a major central government authority. Engaging in such a project can significantly bolster a company's reputation in the marine services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

project_19630 - HMC Vigilant Maintenance and Safety Equipment Recertification (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 9th February and 4th March. 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 at the end of November 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-05a628
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077926-2025
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
SME
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

34511100 - Marine patrol vessels

50241000 - Repair and maintenance services of ships

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
28 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Feb 2026 - 4 Mar 2026 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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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