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Border Security Command RHIBS & TWC Maintenance

Home Office

This public procurement record has 10 releases in its history.

Award

14 Oct 2026 at 09:42

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

14 Oct 2026 at 09:34

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

14 Oct 2026 at 09:30

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

18 May 2026 at 10:21

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

15 May 2026 at 18:51

UK4 - Tender Notice
PlanningUpdate

17 Apr 2026 at 08:35

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

25 Mar 2026 at 14:31

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

12 Mar 2026 at 10:01

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

05 Feb 2026 at 17:11

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

19 Nov 2025 at 15:38

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office is buying maintenance services for the Border Security Command’s maritime fleet of rigid-hulled inflatable boats (RHIBs) and tactical watercraft (TWCs). The three parts cover MST Seaboat 750-SR RHIBs, Delta 780HX RHIBs and Sea-Doo Fish Pro tactical watercraft. The work includes planned annual and quarterly maintenance, defect repairs and modifications, and associated maintenance of trailers. Suppliers must also transport the vessels and watercraft to and from maintenance locations across England and Wales. This is a fleet-support requirement for operational maritime equipment, rather than a purchase of new vessels. The buyer is the Home Office, and the contract concerns keeping its Border Security Command maritime assets and associated trailers maintained.

The open competition has concluded and contracts have been awarded. UK Docks Marine Services South Ltd was selected for the MST Seaboat 750-SR RHIBs, at £797,796.81, and Delta 780HX RHIBs, at £211,479.96. Balaena Ltd was selected for Sea-Doo Fish Pro tactical watercraft, at £147,870. The awards are dated 12 October 2026. Each contract is scheduled to run from 27 October 2026 to 26 October 2029, with an option to extend by up to two further years in one-year increments, to 26 October 2031. Evaluation weighted technical quality at 55%, commercial price at 35% and social value at 10%.

The awards show demand for suppliers able to maintain distinct types of RHIBs and personal watercraft used by Border Security Command. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need to demonstrate technical capability in planned servicing, defect diagnosis and repair, and modifications suited to the relevant vessel or craft. The work also calls for handling trailers associated with the fleet and arranging transport between maintenance sites across England and Wales. Delivery across several asset types and locations makes practical maintenance capacity and coordination relevant. Technical quality carried the greatest evaluation weight, with commercial price and social value also assessed. Suppliers with evidence of delivering comparable maritime maintenance, and a clear, measurable approach to social value, would be well placed when this buyer’s requirement returns to market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Border Security Command RHIBS & TWC Maintenance

Notice Description

This is a 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: * Delta 780HX RHIBs (outboard engines) Lot 2 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: * Contract start: 23rd October 2026 Technical Responses: Full details of the requirement, including vessel-specific needs and KPIs, are provided within 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

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 RHIBs

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 TWCs

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 Home Office wishes to inform interested suppliers that we will shortly be publishing a Social Value Request for Information (RFI) relating to the upcoming procurement for the maintenance of the Border Security Command fleet of RHIBs and Tactical Watercraft (TWCs). This Social Value RFI is being issued for market engagement purposes only. Its purpose is to provide early visibility of the proposed approach to Social Value within the future Invitation to Tender (ITT), and to invite suppliers and their supply chains to review the material and offer constructive feedback. We are specifically seeking views on the relevance, proportionality, measurability, and deliverability of the Social Value themes, outcomes, and potential KPIs being considered for this multi‑year maritime maintenance contract. Suppliers are encouraged to examine the RFI document and submit comments, observations, or clarification questions as part of this informal pre‑procurement engagement. Insights gathered through this process will help the Authority shape Social Value requirements that are clear, evidence‑based, and appropriate for the scope and operational nature of the RHIB/TWC maintenance programme. Please note that suppliers wishing to participate in the later ITT stage must ensure that they are registered on the Home Office eSourcing Portal (Jaggaer) in advance of the formal competition release: https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com/ This RFI does not constitute the release of the ITT, and no formal bids or binding submissions are required at this stage. The full tender documentation—including detailed technical specifications, performance requirements, and the finalised Social Value evaluation methodology—will be issued separately via the standard procurement route.

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/096808-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£1,364,863 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,157,145 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
30 Apr 2026Expired
Award Date
12 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 Oct 2026 - 26 Oct 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Home Office
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Postcode Area
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
2
Supplier Names

Balaena Ltd

UK Docks Marine Services South Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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