Notice Information
Notice Title
Border Security Command RHIBS & TWC Maintenance
Notice Description
This is a planned procurement opportunity notice to inform potential bidders of an upcoming competition for a 3-Year Maintenance Contract (with optional extensions) covering the Border Security Command - Maritime fleet of RHIBs and Tactical Watercraft (TWCs). Contract Term: Initial 3 years with options for up to 2 additional one-year extensions. Scope of Work: The requirement will cover the following asset types: * MST Seaboat 750-SR RHIBs (inboard engines) * Delta 780HX RHIBs (outboard engines) * SEADOO Fish Pro Tactical Watercraft Important: The procurement will be divided into three separate Lots, and three separate contracts will be awarded: * Lot 1: MST Seaboat 750-SR RHIBs * Lot 2: Delta 780HX RHIBs * Lot 3: SEADOO Fish Pro TWCs Indicative Work Packages: * General Requirements of Work * Planned Maintenance (annual and quarterly) * Transportation of RHIBs/TWCs to/from maintenance locations across England and Wales * Associated work on RHIB and TWC trailers * Defect Repairs and Modifications Key Dates: * Opportunity to bid: Expected release End March 2026 * Contract start: 1st September 2026 Technical Responses: Full details of the requirement, including vessel-specific needs and KPIs, will be provided at the Invitation to Tender (ITT) stage. Please note: The opportunity to bid for this contract will be run via the Home Office eSourcing Portal (Jaggaer). Bidders must ensure they are registered: https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com/
Lot Information
MST Seaboat 750-SR RHIBs
MST Seaboat 750-SR RHIBs - Maintenance Solution
Renewal: The contract includes an option to extend the term for up to two additional years, exercised in increments of one year at a time (1+1)
Delta 780HX RHIBsDelta 780HX RHIBs - Maintenance Solution
Renewal: The contract includes an option to extend the term for up to two additional years, exercised in increments of one year at a time (1+1)
SEADOO Fish Pro TWCsSEADOO Fish Pro TWCs - Maintenance Solution
Renewal: The contract includes an option to extend the term for up to two additional years, exercised in increments of one year at a time (1+1)
Planning Information
The Border Security Command have a fleet of Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats (RHIBs) and Twin Waterjet Craft Systems (TWCS) which are in full operational use across the United Kingdom. To maintain operational readiness and compliance, thnere is a requirement of regular planned maintenance (including re-certification throughout the year), modifications and upgrades to ensure capability enhancement and unplanned defect/damage repairs to maintain availability of these assets. Work may be required nationwide, across multiple sites. The purpose of this market engagement is to gather supplier insight and feedback through a structured questionnaire. This will help inform the development of the procurement strategy and Statement of Requirements for the maintenance and unplanned repairs of RHIB and TWCS fleets. The engagement will focus on the following objectives: a) Assess the extent to which the high-level requirements—covering maintenance, modifications, recertification, upgrades, defect rectification, spares management, transportation, storage, and MCA compliance—are achievable within current market capabilities. Identify potential technical constraints, resource limitations, and commercial challenges that may impact delivery. b) Gather information on the benefits and drawbacks of different approaches to meeting the requirements. Explore innovative and novel solutions that could improve efficiency, reduce costs, or enhance vessel performance and compliance. c) Determine the level of interest and capacity within the market to deliver the required services across the UK. Understand supplier capability to support the maintenance requirements, including responsiveness for unplanned repairs and nationwide coverage. 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 the maintenance of the Border Security Command RHIBS & TWCs please complete the Supplier Engagement Survey - 3 Year RHIBs and TWC Maintenance Solution in PQQ_744 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 12:00 on Friday 12th December 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-05e4a4
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010717-2026
- Current Stage
- Planning
- All Stages
- Planning
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Open
- Procurement Method Details
- Open procedure
- 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
- £1,364,864 £1M-£10M
- Lots Value
- £1,364,864 £1M-£10M
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
- Submission Deadline
- 30 Apr 20263 months to go
- Future Notice Date
- 27 Mar 20262 months to go
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Planned
- Lots Status
- Planned
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
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
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010717-2026
5th February 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075344-2025
19th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
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