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title: "CPV Speedwell - MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT RECERTIFICATION"
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# CPV Speedwell - MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT RECERTIFICATION

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-32561c23-6a96-482d-9e64-339c0693312f

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## Summary

The Home Office is planning a procurement process for the maintenance and safety equipment recertification (MSER) of the CPV Speedwell, titled "CPV Speedwell - MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT RECERTIFICATION." This tender, classified under the industry category of Ships (CPV Code 34510000), specifically focuses on marine patrol vessels (CPV Code 34511100). The procurement process is currently in the planning stage with an anticipated invitation to bid in late December 2024 or early January 2025. The contract period for the work on the vessel is scheduled from 17th March 2025 to 4th April 2025. While the exact region is yet to be defined, it will depend on operational activity, with delivery locations including the UK, Europe, and other international regions.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the ship maintenance and marine safety industries to expand their operations by securing a government contract with the Home Office. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate. Interested businesses need to prepare for general maintenance, inspection, testing, certification of safety equipment, and potential modifications and defect rectifications. Companies with expertise in vessel maintenance and safety equipment are well-suited to compete for this contract, which can drive significant growth due to the project's scale and governmental affiliation.

## Notice

This is a Future Opportunity Notice to let potential bidders prepare themselves for the MSER of CPV Speedwell. The dates that the vessel will need to be berthed are 17th March 2025 to 04th April 2025. The Opportunity to bid for this competition will be End December 2024/beginning January 2025 (exact date to be advised once docs are completed with BFMC and BF Commercial) The basic requirement will be: Annex A - General Requirements of Work Annex B - Inspection, Testing and Certification of Safety Equipment Annex C - Vessel Maintenance Tasks Annex D - Modifications and Defect Rectification Technical Responses The full requirement will be provided at Tender stage when full needs for the vessel are known. Please note that although the opportunity is currently listed as Any Region - the region that this work will be required will be based on operational activity and confirmed when the Tender Opportunity is launched. A potential option to store the vessel out of the water for a period of time post contract may be included. This is also to be determined when the Tender is launched.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d98c0d4-7c6f-4b5c-9950-c9f067401083 |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 6 Jan 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 17 Mar 2025 - 4 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34510000 - Ships
- 34511100 - Marine patrol vessels

## Release History

- 11 Nov 2024 at 11:41 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d98c0d4-7c6f-4b5c-9950-c9f067401083

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d98c0d4-7c6f-4b5c-9950-c9f067401083
  11th November 2024 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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