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title: "Supply and maintenance of Four (4) RIBs"
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# Supply and maintenance of Four (4) RIBs

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0d202333-18d2-4339-a808-42f672755a66

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## Summary

The Home Office is seeking suppliers for the supply and maintenance of four Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBs) designated for use by their patrol fleet, which operates in UK and international waters. The procurement process is currently complete, having followed an open procedure due to its significance, with a total contract value of £1,300,000. The tender period ended on 27 September 2017, and the contract is effective from 31 October 2017, concluding on 20 March 2023. This project falls under the category of goods, specifically related to boats, and the delivery addresses encompass a wide range of locations including the British Overseas Territories and other regions across Europe and the UK.

This contracting opportunity provides a potential pathway for businesses in the maritime equipment and maintenance sector, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) which are encouraged to apply, as the procurement suitability indicates a preference for SMEs. Companies that specialise in boat manufacturing, maintenance services, or related maritime technologies would be particularly well-placed to compete for this contract, given the requirement for ongoing support and the provision of RIBs for the Home Office's operational needs.

## Notice

Border Force (BF), the Authority, currently operate a fleet of sea going patrol craft operating in both UK National and International waters. These craft are designated as 'Cutters', each of which carries a Rigid Infaltable Boats (RIB). BF have a requirement for the Supply and Planned Maintenance of a RIB for each the Four (4) 4207 class Cutters in the fleet.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37f08fc0-1a18-44fd-8de5-7fed7f0f221c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Oct 2017 |
| Contract period | 20 Mar 2017 - 20 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,300,000 |
| 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 | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M5 3FS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Quays |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MARINE SPECIALISED TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34520000 - Boats

## Release History

- 1 Dec 2017 at 10:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37f08fc0-1a18-44fd-8de5-7fed7f0f221c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37f08fc0-1a18-44fd-8de5-7fed7f0f221c
  1st December 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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