Award

Purchase of existing Modular Units at Western Jetfoil Dover

HOME OFFICE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

25 Mar 2026 at 15:29

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

12 Feb 2026 at 12:23

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

12 Feb 2026 at 11:16

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office has successfully completed a procurement process to directly award a contract for the purchase of existing modular units at the Western Jetfoil location in Dover. This decision was driven by considerations for cost-effectiveness and minimising operational disruption. The procurement falls under the category of goods, specifically classified as tents. The contract was signed on 25 March 2026, with the active period spanning from 30 March to 31 March 2026. The Home Office, situated in London, serves as the buyer in this transaction, whereas Wernick Hire from Essex is the supplier involved.

This procurement opportunity is particularly relevant for businesses specialising in modular units and temporary accommodation solutions. The direct award method highlights the importance of having established expertise and prior involvement in relevant hire equipment, which benefits large-scale suppliers like Wernick Hire. Companies with capabilities in providing reliable temporary infrastructures suitable for government facilities may find similar opportunities rewarding, fostering growth and further collaborations with public authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of existing Modular Units at Western Jetfoil Dover

Notice Description

Having considered options to replace or continue a lease agreement for this critical accommodation. It is considered more cost effective, and least disruptive to the operation, to purchase these units.

Procurement Information

Purchase of current hire equipment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064ec4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027439-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

CPV Codes

39522530 - Tents

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£403,600 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£403,600 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
29 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 30 days
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
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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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

WENRICK HIRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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