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title: "HMC Vigilant Maintenance and Safety Equipment Recertification (MSER)"
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# HMC Vigilant Maintenance and Safety Equipment Recertification (MSER)

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-84de1fe6-8bd3-4657-a383-3588b48a1d08

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## Summary

The Home Office has concluded an open procurement process for the "HMC Vigilant Maintenance and Safety Equipment Recertification (MSER)" contract. This project involves the maintenance and safety equipment recertification of the 4207 Class Cutter, HMC Seeker. The procurement falls under the "Marine patrol vessels" industry category, targeting the East and South coast of England from The Wash to Plymouth. The contracting authority had set key dates, such as the deadline for submission of bids by 8 January 2025, the contract award occurring in the week of 20 January 2025, and the contract period from 10 February 2025 to 28 February 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in marine maintenance and safety equipment services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the procurement is suitable for them. The contract, awarded to Southampton Marine Services Ltd, valued at £94,805, enables successful suppliers to showcase their capabilities in maintaining government maritime assets and ensures visibility within governmental procurement networks. Given the open procedure method used, diverse competitive bids were anticipated, fostering opportunities for business growth within the marine services industry.

## Notice

- 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 Vigilant - MSER - SOR - V1) and Bidding Tool (BT) (HMC Vigilant - Bidding Tool - V1). 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 The Wash to Plymouth. Bidders are required to submit their quotes utilising the Bidding Tool ( HMC Vigilant - MSER - Bidding Tool - V1) and completing the required Technical Responses (HMC Vigilant - MSER - Technical Responses) 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, 27 December 2024 - deadline for clarification submission to the Buyer. 2. 1700hrs, 8 January 2025- deadline for submission of bidding tool and specified documents and acceptances. 3. w/c 20 January 2025 - contract award. 5. 10 February 2025 - Contract Start; and 6. 28 February 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, 8 January 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/f9614d56-26d9-4bac-b3d7-99e28ee5f05d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Feb 2025 - 28 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £94,805 |
| 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), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOUTHAMPTON MARINE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34511100 - Marine patrol vessels

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2025 at 12:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9614d56-26d9-4bac-b3d7-99e28ee5f05d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9614d56-26d9-4bac-b3d7-99e28ee5f05d
  27th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9e73ab0e-7ae1-4b95-81bf-3004b40c5b4f
  HMC Vigilant Maintenance and Safety Equipment Recertification Redacted Contract

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-short-form-contract

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