--- title: "Essex Cabin RHIB" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-69bd7a6a-cbbd-4695-bbfc-f12fc33d7cd7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-69bd7a6a-cbbd-4695-bbfc-f12fc33d7cd7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-69bd7a6a-cbbd-4695-bbfc-f12fc33d7cd7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-69bd7a6a-cbbd-4695-bbfc-f12fc33d7cd7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "7 FORCE COMMERCIAL" published: "2023-05-05" --- # Essex Cabin RHIB Buyer: 7 FORCE COMMERCIAL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-69bd7a6a-cbbd-4695-bbfc-f12fc33d7cd7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-69bd7a6a-cbbd-4695-bbfc-f12fc33d7cd7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-69bd7a6a-cbbd-4695-bbfc-f12fc33d7cd7.json) ## Summary The buying organisation for this procurement process is 7 Force Commercial. The title of the tender is "Essex Cabin RHIB" under the industry category of Police patrol boats. The procurement stage is currently active, with a total contract value of £400,000 GBP. The tender deadline for submissions is on June 9, 2023, and the contract period is scheduled to start on July 31, 2023, and end on December 31, 2023. The tender is open to all interested parties and can be accessed through the 7 Force Commercial Tendering Portal. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in the construction and fitting out of marine vessels, particularly rigid hulled boats with cabins. Companies with expertise in marine engineering, boat manufacturing, and equipment installation would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Being compliant with MCA regulations, emission standards, and safety requirements will be essential for successful participation in this tender. The procurement method is an open procedure above threshold, providing a fair and transparent opportunity for businesses to showcase their capabilities in providing a vessel tailored to meet Essex Police's operational needs. ## Notice The aim of this tender is to detail the overall design, general construction and fitting out of a vessel for use by Essex Police. The contract is intended to be used for the acquisition of a rigid hulled boat with a cabin. The objective is to have a vessel that is fit for purpose, complies with all relevant legislation as well as that which is forecast to come into effect with regards to emissions etc, in order to efficiently, effectively and safely carry officers and their equipment so that they can undertake operations and to provide the suitable welfare facilities to the staff whilst carrying out those operations. It is envisaged that the cabined RHIB will be; * 13m in length with a minimum beam of 3.4m * Coded to MCA (Marine Coastguard Agency) Cat 2 up to 60NM from a safe Haven. Police Boat Code 3 Cat B 60nm from a safe haven. * The vessel should have efficient and robust twin engines installed in compliance with all above coding requirements and be compliant with the latest emission regulations. * Be able to reach a speed of approx. 40 knots whilst carrying 3 crew and up to 7 passengers all necessary equipment with full fuel and water tanks before planning out to provide a stable platform at 30 knots * It must be capable of all - weather operation for periods no longer than 24 hours for a single operation. * It must be capable of working in the hours of darkness. * It must have the ability to carry a full team of three crew plus seven persons and accommodate a range of specialist and personal protective equipment. The deck space must be sufficient to operate advanced boarding equipment. * There must be a capability to recover persons from the water from the boat. This opportunity is available via the 7 Force Commercial Tendering Portal. To register, visit https://7force.force.com/ProSpend__eSourcing_Community_Registration?locale=uk If you are already registered on the Portal, you can login here: https://7force.force.com/login ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7aba86c-7f92-4ddc-a00b-e0d900fa4ab1 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 May 2023 | | Submission deadline | 9 Jun 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £400,000 | | 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 | 7 FORCE COMMERCIAL | | Locality | IPSWICH | | Post town | Ipswich | | Postcode | IP5 3QS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk | | ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk | | Local authority | East Suffolk | | Electoral ward | Martlesham & Purdis Farm | | Westminster constituency | Suffolk Coastal | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34520000 - Boats - 34521300 - Police patrol boats ## Release History - 5 May 2023 at 13:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7aba86c-7f92-4ddc-a00b-e0d900fa4ab1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7aba86c-7f92-4ddc-a00b-e0d900fa4ab1 5th May 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://7force.force.com/ProSpend__eSourcing_Community_Registration?locale=uk - https://7force.force.com/login ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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