Award

HMC Vigilant - Emergency Docking - Hull repairs

HOME OFFICE

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

17 Dec 2025 at 10:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office has completed a direct procurement process for emergency docking and hull repairs on HMC Vigilant. Located in London, the buying organisation operates under the category of public authority - central government. This procurement falls within the services industry category, specifically focusing on marine patrol vessels and vessel repair services. The awarded contract was signed on 3rd December 2025, with the work commencing and concluding between 3rd December and 10th December 2025. Using a below-threshold method without competition, Southampton Marine Services Ltd has been actively contracted to provide these urgent services.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses involved in vessel repair and maintenance within the marine services sector, particularly those in the SME category. Southampton Marine Services Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise, was awarded the contract, demonstrating the suitability for similar businesses to engage with the Home Office for future projects. The contract value of £33,755 signifies substantial work volume, providing growth potential for suppliers specialising in marine repairs and emergency docking services, and further enhancing operational capabilities for those situated in proximity to marine installations or ports.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

HMC Vigilant - Emergency Docking - Hull repairs

Notice Description

Complete urgent dry docking to investigate and repairs areas of hull that are weeping water in the port void.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f781
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083688-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

50241100 - Vessel repair services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£33,755 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
3 Dec 2025 - 10 Dec 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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

SOUTHAMPTON MARINE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-05f781-2025-12-17T10:51:01Z",
    "date": "2025-12-17T10:51:01Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-05f781",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PWGC-6513-PQLZ",
            "name": "Home Office",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PWGC-6513-PQLZ"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "2 Marsham Street",
                "locality": "London",
                "postalCode": "SW1P 4DF",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKI32"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "name@homeoffice.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "publicAuthorityCentralGovernment",
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "Public authority - central government"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-143955",
            "name": "Southampton Marine Services Ltd",
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "The Dry Dock",
                "locality": "Lowestoft",
                "postalCode": "NR32 2TE",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKH14"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "info@sms-marine.co.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "scale": "sme",
                "vcse": false
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-PPON-PWGC-6513-PQLZ",
        "name": "Home Office"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-05f781",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "HMC Vigilant - Emergency Docking - Hull repairs",
        "description": "Complete urgent dry docking to investigate and repairs areas of hull that are weeping water in the port void.",
        "status": "complete",
        "procurementMethod": "direct",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Below threshold - without competition",
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "status": "complete"
            }
        ]
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "status": "active",
            "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-FTS-143955",
                    "name": "Southampton Marine Services Ltd"
                }
            ],
            "items": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "additionalClassifications": [
                        {
                            "scheme": "CPV",
                            "id": "34511100",
                            "description": "Marine patrol vessels"
                        },
                        {
                            "scheme": "CPV",
                            "id": "50241100",
                            "description": "Vessel repair services"
                        }
                    ],
                    "relatedLot": "1"
                }
            ],
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "contracts": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "awardID": "1",
            "status": "active",
            "period": {
                "startDate": "2025-12-03T00:00:00+00:00",
                "endDate": "2025-12-10T23:59:59+00:00"
            },
            "value": {
                "amountGross": 33755,
                "amount": 33755,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "aboveThreshold": false,
            "dateSigned": "2025-12-03T00:00:00+00:00",
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "083688-2025",
                    "documentType": "contractNotice",
                    "noticeType": "UK7",
                    "description": "Contract details notice on Find a Tender",
                    "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083688-2025",
                    "datePublished": "2025-12-17T10:51:01Z",
                    "format": "text/html"
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "language": "en"
}