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title: "Charter of Support RHIBs"
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# Charter of Support RHIBs

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7597289f-b780-4b6b-b95f-4e76594818f6

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## Summary

The Home Office completed the tender process for the "Charter of Support RHIBs" on 6th September 2024. This tender, classified under Marine Patrol Vessels (CPV code 34511100), involved the charter of three Rigid Hulled Inflatable Boats (RHIBs) to support Border Force Search and Rescue Vessels. The procurement utilised a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract period spanning from 6th September 2024 to 5th December 2024. The project is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom, and had a delivery address associated. The total value of the contract was £253,650 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in marine vessels and support services, particularly those that can cater to specific government needs such as search and rescue operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find such selective tenders tailored to their capabilities, especially as the tender documents highlighted an openness to SMEs. The awarded supplier, Boatserv Ltd, indicates that businesses with a proven capability in providing marine patrol vessels and associated support services can effectively compete and secure such contracts, thereby enhancing their portfolios and driving business growth.

## Notice

Charter of 3 Rigid Hulled Inflatable Boats (RHIBs) for the purpose of supporting the Border Force Search and Rescue Vessels.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6587add-411b-4598-9367-94d8763db010 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 5 Sep 2024 - 5 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £253,650 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £253,650 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BOATSERV |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34511100 - Marine patrol vessels

## Release History

- 30 Sep 2024 at 15:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6587add-411b-4598-9367-94d8763db010

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6587add-411b-4598-9367-94d8763db010
  30th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0b1e54c1-fb73-4599-b0e7-d32234cd5abe
  Signed Charter Party

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