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title: "Charter of Vessels to Support Search , Rescue and Recovery activities"
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buyer: "HOME OFFICE"
published: "2026-04-28"
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# Charter of Vessels to Support Search , Rescue and Recovery activities

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0891c625-1582-4d85-8221-2cb0798633f3

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## Summary

On 28th April 2026, the Home Office announced the award of a contract for chartering vessels to aid in search, rescue, and recovery operations supporting Border Security Command. The process follows a competitive procurement via the Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) framework, emphasised under the industry category of "Marine patrol vessels". The awarded contract was active from 1st April 2026 and spans until 31st March 2029, with the procurement initially tendered until 17th October 2025. The procurement stage is complete, with a total value of £30,234,316.91. The contract location is principally within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, especially for SMEs specialising in marine services and vessel charters. Aeolian Offshore Ltd, an SME based in Cowes, Isle of Wight, was successful in securing the contract, which underscores opportunities for similar-sized enterprises to engage in significant governmental procurements. Businesses with expertise in maritime operations and public sector collaborations are well-suited to compete in future competitions within this sector.

## Notice

The provision Search and Rescue vessels to support Border Security Command operations

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/230c2094-16c1-4e59-9762-78a9f5f0bfe3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Competition via the DE&S (Defence Equipment and Support) framework |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,234,316 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,234,316 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HOME OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AEOLIAN OFFSHORE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34511100 - Marine patrol vessels

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2026 at 16:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/230c2094-16c1-4e59-9762-78a9f5f0bfe3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/230c2094-16c1-4e59-9762-78a9f5f0bfe3
  28th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e52e44c3-ee62-4229-abdf-e7764d4ff3e5
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/72b7f1ef-48e3-4064-95ba-c52c7ecbe02d

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