--- title: "Supply of Inflatable Fenders" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-80bb8dd4-cf8b-46f1-9072-d0341f567c02" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-80bb8dd4-cf8b-46f1-9072-d0341f567c02" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-80bb8dd4-cf8b-46f1-9072-d0341f567c02.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-80bb8dd4-cf8b-46f1-9072-d0341f567c02.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HOME OFFICE" published: "2025-02-24" --- # Supply of Inflatable Fenders Buyer: HOME OFFICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-80bb8dd4-cf8b-46f1-9072-d0341f567c02 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-80bb8dd4-cf8b-46f1-9072-d0341f567c02) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-80bb8dd4-cf8b-46f1-9072-d0341f567c02.json) ## Summary The Home Office is seeking bids for the supply and maintenance of inflatable fenders for Border Force's fleet of six Coastal Patrol Vessels. This tender falls under the marine fenders industry category and is aimed at suppliers with the capability to meet the Maritime Coastguard Agency’s Workboat Code of Practice, suitable for Category 2 service. The procurement stage is currently at the tender amendment phase, with key deadlines including 26 February 2025 for clarification submission and 7 March 2025 for bid submissions. The contract is expected to start on 3 April 2025 and end on 2 April 2029. Interested suppliers must email their compliant bids by 1700hrs on 7 March 2025 to MaritimeProcurement@homeoffice.gov.uk, referencing the procurement identifier. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in marine equipment supply and services, particularly those experienced with coastal patrol vessels. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, given the tender's competitive quotation procurement method tailored for below threshold contracts. Suppliers who can promptly meet detailed specifications laid out in the Statement of Requirements and can demonstrate compliance with regulatory standards are well-positioned to grow their business through this four-year contract with potential extension options. ## Notice Border Force (BF) is a Directorate of the Home Office. BF operate a fleet of six (6) Coastal Patrol Vessels (CPV), all CPVs are equipped and certified to Maritime Coastguard Agency (MCA) MGN 280 Workboat Code of Practice, (HSVC) Category 2, for service in waters up to 60 nautical miles from a safe haven. The full package of works required is detailed in the attached Statement of Requirements (SoR) SUPPLY OF INFLATABLE FENDERS 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). The purpose of this notice is to make the SoR available to, and invite, potential suppliers to confirm they can fully meet the requirements. This contract will be awarded following evaluation of bids for the provision and maintenance of marine fenders which meet the specification stated within the SOR. The contract is expected to run for 4 years, with potential extension options. Interested parties must meet eligibility criteria and submit bids in accordance with the tender documents. Therefore, the following timeline for this contract only is as follows; 1. 1700hrs, 26 February 2025 - deadline for clarification submission to the Buyer. 2. 1700hrs, 07 March 2025 - deadline for bid submissions. 3. From 10 March 2025 - evaluation/moderation. 4. (On or around) 12 March 2025 - contract award. 5. 3 April 2025 - Contract Start; and 6. 2 April 2029 - 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, 07 March 2025 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/6249bf5b-4a27-467b-b39b-fc3447863142 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | 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 | 24 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 7 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Apr 2025 - 2 Apr 2029 | | 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 | 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 - 34516000 - Marine fenders ## Release History - 24 Feb 2025 at 11:22 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6249bf5b-4a27-467b-b39b-fc3447863142 - 11 Feb 2025 at 12:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6249bf5b-4a27-467b-b39b-fc3447863142 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6249bf5b-4a27-467b-b39b-fc3447863142 24th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/17643654-03a2-4938-9ae0-9c8cd925d56a Statement of Requirements for Inflatable Fenders - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a79fba7b-cd0f-45f1-a2b8-1be1fa92714f Statement of Requirements ## 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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