Planning

Planned Vessel Maintenance - HMC Searcher MSER

HOME OFFICE

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21 Jan 2026 at 09:04

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office is initiating a planned procurement process for "Planned Vessel Maintenance - HMC Searcher MSER," focusing on the inspection, testing, and certification of safety equipment for the Border Security Command Cutter Searcher. This procurement falls under the 'services' category within the marine patrol vessels and reconditioning services of ships or boats industry. The procurement stage is currently in planning, with a timeline set for full tender details released in late February 2026 and work scheduled between 11th and 22nd May 2026. The opportunity will be managed through an open competition method and is valued at £50,000. Interested parties should express their interest by the tender period's end on 27th March 2026. Although the specific location is undetermined, it will be UK-based, contingent upon operational activity.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in marine vessel maintenance and safety certification. Businesses with expertise in providing high-quality reconditioning services of ships, particularly those with a proven track record in similar government contracts, will find this opportunity well-suited. The open competition procurement method offers a fair chance for both small and large businesses to participate, promoting diverse business engagement in public sector projects. Potential bidders must ensure they are registered on the Home Office eSourcing Portal to participate, thereby setting a foundation for further government contracting opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Planned Vessel Maintenance - HMC Searcher MSER

Notice Description

This is notice of a planned procurement opportunity to perform Planned Maintenance and Safety Equipment Recertification (MSER) for the Border Security Command Cutter Searcher. The work will be needed between 11th and 22nd May 2026. This notice is issued to enable potential bidders to prepare for, and express an interest in, this work. The requirement will include the Inspection, Testing and Certification of Safety Equipment. The full requirement will be provided at Tender stage, expected to be late February 2026. The regional location for this opportunity will be based on operational activity and confirmed when the Tender Opportunity is launched. 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/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060a8f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005087-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

50244000 - Reconditioning services of ships or boats

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
27 Feb 20264 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 May 2026 - 22 May 2026 30 days
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

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