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Market Engagement for CPV Engine Mounts

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Award

09 Jan 2026 at 11:43

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Planning

17 Nov 2025 at 10:33

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office has completed a procurement process for the supply of 24 Marine Engine Anti-Vibration Mounts, necessary for the Border Force Maritime Directorate's fleet of Coast Patrol Vessels. This direct procurement method, classified as below threshold without competition, involved the public authority central government as the buyer, with its offices located at 2 Marsham Street, London. Christie & Grey Ltd, based in Tonbridge, has been awarded this contract for marine patrol vessel components, starting from 6th January 2026, with a contract end date on 30th April 2026. This tender falls under the industry category for goods related to Marine Patrol Vessels, Outboard Motors, and Vessel Repair Services, and had progressed from the planning stage initiated in November 2025, transitioning to completion by January 2026.

This procurement offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses within the marine engineering sector, especially those specialising in components for marine propulsion systems. Given that the procurement was conducted below the competition threshold, it opens potential for similar contracts where specialised small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) might compete effectively by showcasing their unique technical capabilities and expertise in producing bespoke or similar-specification engine mounts. Suppliers like Christie & Grey Ltd, with a proven track record and knowledge in producing anti-vibration mounts, find opportunities to extend their reach within government contracts by responding to specific technical requirements and maintaining industry standards.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Market Engagement for CPV Engine Mounts

Notice Description

Border Force Maritime Directorate have a requirement for the supply of 24 x Marine Engine Anti-Vibration Mounts (AVR) to replace the existing engine mounts on the fleet of Coast Patrol Vessels. The Buyer has a requirement to purchase replacement 24 x Antivibration Mounts ( AVR ) suitable for marine propulsion engines of over 1,000 SHP. The existing mounts are Christie Grey MPM/1-BLACK MOUNT TAPPED M24, The buyer requires the same or similar specification compliant with the following AVR design considerations. A. Ability to share a 2 .5 tonne engine on 4 corner AVR mounts at each corner B. Have two fixing holes of 18mm dia, suitable for 16m tapped fixing bolts C. Have a top threaded fixing M24 x 32mm deep D. Have an overhaul free load height of 127mm E. Suitable for continuous operation F. Provide a 10-year working life G. Have the ability to withstand roll over emersion of the vessel, retaining integrity of the engine mounts H. Have a NBR shore harness of 60 I. Include reference points for measurement of the engine mounts in service performance J. Painted to specification DS056 K. The AVR design Must be able to be installed onto the existing vessel engine bearers, with 2 x M16 base fixings drilled 18mm.

Planning Information

The Buyer has a requirement to purchase replacement 24 x Antivibration Mounts ( AVR ) suitable for marine propulsion engines of over 1,000 SHP. The existing mounts are Christie Grey MPM/1-BLACK MOUNT TAPPED M24, The buyer requires the same or similar specification compliant with the following AVR design considerations: Design Requirements: A. Ability to share a 2 .5 tonne engine on 4 corner AVR mounts at each corner B. Have two fixing holes of 18mm dia, suitable for 16m tapped fixing bolts C. Have a top threaded fixing M24 x 32mm deep D. Have an overhaul free load height of 127mm E. Suitable for continuous operation F. Provide a 10-year working life G. Have the ability to withstand roll over emersion of the vessel, retaining integrity of the engine mounts H. Have a NBR shore harness of 60 I. Include reference points for measurement of the engine mounts in service performance J. Painted to specification DS056 K. The AVR design Must be able to be installed onto the existing vessel engine bearers, with 2 x M16 base fixings drilled 18mm. The full requirement will be provided at Tender stage. Please note, 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/ As part of our market engagement to understand available solutions and supplier capabilities for engine mounts, please respond to the questions in PQQ_743, which is available on Jaggaer. If you have any difficulties accessing this, contact: MaritimeProcurement@homeoffice.gov.uk Response Deadline: Please respond to this request by 14:00 on Friday 28th November 2025 BST, either by completing and submitting the response form via secure message or via the response form on our Jaggaer portal microsite.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e237
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001780-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

42 - Industrial machinery

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

34511100 - Marine patrol vessels

42111100 - Outboard motors for marine propulsion

50241100 - Vessel repair services

50244000 - Reconditioning services of ships or boats

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£24,397 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 1-6 months
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

CHRISTIE & GREY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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