--- title: "C24817 - HMC Vigilant - MSER" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9e6a72ec-7afd-476f-b7b2-3f7fcb2ddc2a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9e6a72ec-7afd-476f-b7b2-3f7fcb2ddc2a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9e6a72ec-7afd-476f-b7b2-3f7fcb2ddc2a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9e6a72ec-7afd-476f-b7b2-3f7fcb2ddc2a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HOME OFFICE" published: "2023-02-23" --- # C24817 - HMC Vigilant - MSER Buyer: HOME OFFICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9e6a72ec-7afd-476f-b7b2-3f7fcb2ddc2a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9e6a72ec-7afd-476f-b7b2-3f7fcb2ddc2a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9e6a72ec-7afd-476f-b7b2-3f7fcb2ddc2a.json) ## Summary The Home Office is seeking bids for the C24817 - HMC Vigilant - MSER project in the Ships and boats category. The project involves a period of works for one of their vessels in the geographic area of The Wash to Lands' End. The procurement stage is currently in the Tender phase, with key deadlines as follows: clarification submissions by 02 March 2023, bidding tool submissions by 09 March 2023, evaluation from 10-15 March 2023, and contract award around 17 March 2023. The contract period is set to run from 17 April 2023 to 15 May 2023. This tender by the Home Office presents an opportunity for businesses in the maritime services industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete, given the nature of the project and the specific requirements outlined in the bidding documents. Interested parties are required to submit compliant bids by email to MaritimeProcurement@homeoffice.gov.uk before 1700hrs on 09 March 2023, quoting the procurement reference of C24817. This open procedure offers a chance for eligible businesses to contribute their services and potentially secure a contract with the Home Office, supporting their business growth and capabilities within the maritime sector. ## Notice Border Force (BF) is a Directorate of the Home Office. BF operate a fleet of circa thirty (c.30) surface vessels. One of these vessels, HMC Vigilant (4207 Class), has a requirement for a period of works. The full package of works required is detailed in the attached Specification of Requirements (SoR) (C24817 - HMC Vigilant - MSER - SOR - v1.3). This opportunity will be let using the UK Government Order Form Short Form Terms and Conditions for Goods and Services (C24817 - HMC Vigilant - MSER - Order Form and Short Form - T&Cs). This package is to be undertaken in the following geographic area; 1. The Wash to Lands' End. Bidders are required to; 1. submit their quotes utilising the Bidding Tool (C24817 - HMC Vigilant - MSER - Bidding Tool - v1.00); 2. submit all requested documentation; and 3. confirm the start and end date of the fifteen (15) consecutive working day period they can achieve between 17 April 2023 and 15 May 2023. The purpose of this notice is to make the SoR 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. 1200hrs, 02 March 2023 - deadline for clarification submissions to the Buyer; 2. 1700hrs, 09 March 2023 - deadline for submission of bidding tool and specified documents and acceptances; 3. 10-15 March 2023 - evaluation; 4. (on or around) 17 March 2023 - contract award; 5. Contract Start date and End date as per Bidder submission. The Buyer reserves the right to 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 by 1700hrs, Thursday 09 March 2023 quoting the procurement reference of C24817. Additional information: Timings 1. 1200hrs, 02 March 2023 - deadline for clarification submissions to the Buyer; 2. 1700hrs, 09 March 2023 - deadline for submission of bidding tool and specified documents and acceptances; 3. 10-15 March 2023 - evaluation; 4. (on or around) 17 March 2023 - contract award; 5. Contract Start date and End date as per Bidder submission. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f26fb9e-e540-4eec-8d26-703981a56d04 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Feb 2023 | | Submission deadline | 9 Mar 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 Apr 2023 - 15 May 2023 | | 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 | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M5 3LZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West | | Local authority | Salford | | Electoral ward | Quays | | Westminster constituency | Salford | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34500000 - Ships and boats ## Release History - 23 Feb 2023 at 13:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f26fb9e-e540-4eec-8d26-703981a56d04 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f26fb9e-e540-4eec-8d26-703981a56d04 23rd February 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/32198d5d-bc0f-4993-92f7-3ac47a7583e9 C24817 - HMC Vigilant - MSER - SOR - v1.3 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/396bd15d-c51f-4cd3-b75d-80487985f8eb C24817 - HMC Vigilant - MSER - Order Form and Short Form - T&Cs - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e97e21e7-26eb-4c95-966e-42beea0b0b1b C24817 - HMC Vigilant - MSER - Bidding Tool - v1.00 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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