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title: "Design, Manufacture and Supply of Cabined Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB)"
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# Design, Manufacture and Supply of Cabined Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB)

Buyer: SOUTH WEST POLICE PROCUREMENT DEPARTMENT (SWPPD)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-78b7d7cf-9cde-44ca-9bcb-3dc97270ebf6

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## Summary

The South West Police Procurement Department has recently completed a public procurement process for the design, manufacture, and supply of a Cabined Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) for the police force, valued at £250,000. This procurement, initiated as an open tender, is classified under goods with a specific focus on police patrol boats. The contract was in effect from 17th September 2019 to 18th October 2019. The tender's deadline for submissions was set for 16th September 2019, and the location for delivery was specified as the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This opportunity is particularly suitable for businesses in the maritime and engineering sectors, especially those specialising in the construction of high-performance vessels for law enforcement applications. Companies that can demonstrate capability in producing robust maritime equipment, particularly those classified as small and medium enterprises or voluntary community sector enterprises, may find this tender aligns with their business growth strategies. Engaging in contracts like this can lead to long-term relationships with public sector organisations, expanding market presence in the public safety and maritime sectors.

## Notice

Dorset Police require a Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) coded commercially constructed Cabined Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) capable of delivering a high profile presence as a fast patrol boat, diving platform, body recovery and search vessel. It will also provide a maritime role in relation to counter terrorism and firearms operations. The RHIB must be of robust design and have a minimum operational life of at least 10 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbcea9dd-422a-4f78-ba47-a08fb0b2f97a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Oct 2019 |
| Contract period | 13 Oct 2019 - 15 Oct 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £240,000 |
| 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 | SOUTH WEST POLICE PROCUREMENT DEPARTMENT (SWPPD) |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX2 7HQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | St Loyes |
| Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34521300 - Police patrol boats

## Release History

- 20 Nov 2019 at 08:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbcea9dd-422a-4f78-ba47-a08fb0b2f97a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbcea9dd-422a-4f78-ba47-a08fb0b2f97a
  20th November 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.devon-cornwall.police.uk/your-right-to-information

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