--- title: "HMC Seeker Planned Maintenance and Safety Equipment Recertification" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3ded8af9-51ba-4413-8f35-4890c4ce39a8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3ded8af9-51ba-4413-8f35-4890c4ce39a8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3ded8af9-51ba-4413-8f35-4890c4ce39a8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3ded8af9-51ba-4413-8f35-4890c4ce39a8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HOME OFFICE" published: "2024-11-28" --- # HMC Seeker Planned Maintenance and Safety Equipment Recertification Buyer: HOME OFFICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3ded8af9-51ba-4413-8f35-4890c4ce39a8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3ded8af9-51ba-4413-8f35-4890c4ce39a8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3ded8af9-51ba-4413-8f35-4890c4ce39a8.json) ## Summary The Home Office is inviting bids for the "HMC Seeker Planned Maintenance and Safety Equipment Recertification" under the procurement category of ships and boats, specifically targeting marine patrol vessels. The planned maintenance work is set to occur on the East and South coast of England from Portland to Great Yarmouth. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with key dates including the clarification submission deadline on 22 November 2024 at 17:00, submission of bids by 27 November 2024 at 17:00, contract award expected in December 2024, and the contract period running from 6 January 2025 to 20 January 2025. This opportunity, valued at £138,760, uses a limited procurement method involving competitive quotations below the threshold. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in marine vessel maintenance and safety equipment recertification, particularly those that can cater to the specific technical requirements of the HMC Seeker. Companies equipped with the capability to deliver comprehensive maintenance services along the specified geographic areas are well-suited to compete. This contract encourages participation from SMEs, fostering business growth through governmental procurement channels. By securing this contract, businesses can enhance their portfolio and establish a robust relationship with a prominent government entity like the Home Office. ## Notice Please provide a detailed description of the notice you are adding: Border Force (BF) operate a fleet of circa thirty (30) surface vessels including five (5) Cutters. One of these Cutters, HMC Seeker (4207 Class), has a requirement for a period of Maintenance and Safety Equipment Recertification (MSER) works. The full package of works required is detailed in the attached Specification of Requirements (SoR) (HMC Seeker - MSER - SOR - v1.0) and Bidding Tool (BT) (HMC Seeker - Biding Tool - v1.0). This opportunity will be let using the UK Government Short Form Terms and Conditions for Goods and Services (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-short-form-contract). This package of works is to be undertaken in the following geographic area; 1. The East and South coast of England from Portland to Great Yarmouth. Bidders are required to submit their quotes utilising the Bidding Tool ( HMC Seeker - MSER - Bidding Tool - v1.0). The purpose of this notice is to make the SoR and BT available to, and invite, potential suppliers to confirm they can fully meet the requirements by providing a fully itemised bid for the complete and specified work package. Therefore, the following timeline for this contract only is as follows; 1. 1700hrs, 22 November 2024 - deadline for clarification submission to the Buyer. 2. 1700hrs, 27 November 2024 - deadline for submission of bidding tool and specified documents and acceptances. 3. w/c 2 December 2024 - December 2024 - contract award. 5. 06 January 2025 - Contract Start; and 6. 20 January 2025 - Contract End. The Buyer reserves the right to change or withdraw this opportunity, for any reason, at any point, prior to contract award. Bidders are invited to submit compliant bids by email to; MaritimeProcurement@homeoffice.gov.uk no later than 1700hrs, Wednesday 27 November 2024 quoting the procurement reference in the email subject line. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c113a99-cf56-4935-b977-f323f86b966e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 27 Nov 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 6 Jan 2025 - 20 Jan 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £138,760 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | 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 | TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34500000 - Ships and boats - 34511100 - Marine patrol vessels ## Release History - 28 Nov 2024 at 11:13 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c113a99-cf56-4935-b977-f323f86b966e - 6 Nov 2024 at 14:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c113a99-cf56-4935-b977-f323f86b966e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c113a99-cf56-4935-b977-f323f86b966e 28th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/aa4cf8c3-44f8-4efe-91ee-2133ce3ae5c7 HMC Seeker -Statement of Requirements - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f172fc44-b8f8-4823-be0d-1a9b2a8e37e8 HMC Seeker Technical Reponses Document - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ad8db1e4-eaca-46f9-8b78-f244e53d3750 HMC Seeker Bidding Tool ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-short-form-contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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