Planning

THV Alert Replacement Rigid Inflatable Boat

TRINITY HOUSE

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Planning

20 Oct 2025 at 18:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for the "THV Alert Replacement Rigid Inflatable Boat" is being managed by Trinity House, a central government public authority based in London, United Kingdom. The procurement is in the planning stage with a focus on the acquisition of a new rigid hull inflatable boat, categorised under the industry of boats. Key details include a milestone for market engagement scheduled for completion by 7th November 2025. The procurement's initial phase involves generating interest via a preliminary market engagement notice. The anticipated contract period extends from 8th December 2025 to 27th February 2026, with full delivery expected before 31st March 2026. The tender is valued at £97,940 gross.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in manufacturing or supplying boats to align with Trinity House's specifications. Companies capable of providing high-quality, durable inflatable boats will find this tender especially beneficial for growth, particularly given the clear timelines and structured engagement approach. Businesses adept at navigating government procurement processes, with experience in providing goods to public authorities, are well-positioned to compete for this contract. Furthermore, the structured engagement period provides suppliers an opportunity to establish valuable connections prior to the full tender release.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

THV Alert Replacement Rigid Inflatable Boat

Notice Description

The Trinity House Vessel Alert has a requirement to replace its current Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat with a new unit. The current unit is beyond economical repair due to the cost of upcoming maintenance. The replacement boat will need to adhere to Trinity House specification which will be included within the tender documents when the tender is published. Full delivery will need to be completed before 31st March 2026. To view this notice, please click here: https://trinityhouse.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=982383197

Planning Information

This Preliminary Market Engagement Notice has been published to generate interest in the forthcoming procurement of a Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat to act as a daughter craft for Trinity House Vessel Alert. If you wish to be contacted at the time of publication, please contact Trinity House via the eDelta website and your details will be added to the list of potential suppliers, and you will be notified at the time of publication.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d035
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066892-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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

34520000 - Boats

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£78,352 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Dec 2025 - 27 Feb 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRINITY HOUSE
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
etender@trinityhouse.co.uk
Contact Phone
+441255 245005

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC3N 4DH
Post Town
Central 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
City of London
Electoral Ward
Tower
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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