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08 Jul 2026 at 22:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office has issued a tender titled "Three Year Service of Valise Liferafts," focusing on the servicing of liferafts in accordance with ISO 9650. This procurement process falls under the services category and involves central government as the buying organisation. Collection and delivery are required in Ramsgate, UK. The tender pertains to industries related to lifeboats and repair services for marine equipment. The procurement stage is currently active, with the enquiry period ending on 17 July 2026 and the tender submission deadline set for 22 July 2026. The contract period begins on 31 July 2026 and extends to 1 December 2027. The procurement is being conducted as a below threshold open competition, providing a gross total value of £60,000.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in marine safety equipment and services, particularly those capable of servicing ISO-standard liferafts. Companies that have expertise in the repair and maintenance of marine equipment and can ensure reliable collection and delivery logistics to Ramsgate would stand to benefit. With a procurement method that allows electronic submissions, businesses equipped with a valid DUNS number can engage in the competition. Additionally, those with strengths in technical aspects and competitive pricing will have an added advantage, as the award criteria heavily weigh quality against price.

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Notice Title

Three Year Service of Valise Liferafts

Notice Description

Servicing of Liferafts in accordance with ISO 9650. To be carried out in 6 sets as per service dates, up until November 2027. Total number of Liferafts to be serviced over the Contract period 1 x 4 - Man Liferafts / Type Ocean ISO / Manufacturer: - Ocean Safety Regatta 50 x 6 - Man Liferafts / Type Ocean ISO / Manufacturer: - Ocean Safety Regatta 57 x 8 - Man Liferafts / Type Ocean ISO / Manufacturer: -Ocean Safety Regatta 5 x 6 - Man Liferafts / Type Ocean ISO / Manufacturer: -Ocean Safety Standard 4 x 8 - Man Liferafts / Type Ocean ISO / Manufacturer: -Ocean Safety Standard 4 x 10 - Man Liferafts / Manufacturer: - Ocean Safety Ocean 8 x 6 - Man Liferafts / Manufacturer: - Survitec Crewsaver Collection and delivery is required to an address in Ramsgate. Full details are in the Tender Pack

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c6e0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064851-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender 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

34521400 - Lifeboats

50200000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft, railways, roads and marine equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jul 20266 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jul 2026 - 1 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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