--- title: "C25522 - HMC Searcher - MSER" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a3bd54a7-210a-47ee-869d-7d12335a1965" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a3bd54a7-210a-47ee-869d-7d12335a1965" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a3bd54a7-210a-47ee-869d-7d12335a1965.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a3bd54a7-210a-47ee-869d-7d12335a1965.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HOME OFFICE" published: "2023-08-01" --- # C25522 - HMC Searcher - MSER Buyer: HOME OFFICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a3bd54a7-210a-47ee-869d-7d12335a1965 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a3bd54a7-210a-47ee-869d-7d12335a1965) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a3bd54a7-210a-47ee-869d-7d12335a1965.json) ## Summary The Home Office is seeking Maintenance and Safety Equipment Recertification (MSER) works for its cutter, HMC Searcher, operating in the UK geographic area from The Wash to Lands' End. The procurement process involves the submission of bids by email using a Bidding Tool, with deadlines as follows: clarification submission by 4 August 2023, bidding tool submission by 10 August 2023, evaluation from 11-16 August 2023, and contract award around 18 August 2023. The contract is set to start on 18 September 2023 and end on 16 October 2023. This tender offers an opportunity for businesses operating in the services category, especially those experienced in maintenance and safety equipment recertification for ships and boats. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. Interested suppliers should ensure compliance with the outlined deadlines and submit bids to MaritimeProcurement@homeoffice.gov.uk quoting the procurement reference C25522 using the specified version of the Bidding Tool. ## Notice 1st August - Revised to replace Bidding Tool and extend dates - see notes section for details. Border Force (BF) is a Directorate of the Home Office. BF operate a fleet of five (5) Cutters. One of these Cutters, HMC Searcher (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) (C25522 - HMC Searcher - MSER - SOR - v1.0). This opportunity will be let using the UK Government Order Form Short Form Terms and Conditions for Goods and Services (see C25522 - HMC Searcher - MSER - Order Form and Short Form - T&Cs). This package is to be undertaken in the following UK geographic area; 1. The Wash to Lands' End Bidders are required to submit their quotes by email utilising the Bidding Tool (C25522 - HMC Searcher - MSER - Bidding Tool - v1.1) along with all requested documentation. 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 REVISED timeline, for this contract only, is as follows; 1. 1200hrs, 4 August 2023 - deadline for clarification submission to the Buyer; 2. 1200hrs, 10 August 2023 - deadline for submission of bidding tool and specified documents and acceptances; 3. 11 - 16 August 2023 - evaluation; 4. (on or around) 18 August 2023 - contract award; 5. Contract Start date 18 September 2023 6. Contract End date 16 October 2023 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 1200hrs, (midday), Friday 10 August 2023 quoting the procurement reference of C25522 and using the revised Bidding Tool version 1.1. Additional information: 26th July 2023 - minor updates to Bidding tool, please submit bids using version 1.01 1st August 2023 - Bidding Tool Annex B - Note for items 10.3 and 10.4 revised, item 10.5 withdrawn All references to the Bidding Tool now mean version 1.1 Bid related dates revised but contract dates unchanged (18 Sep - 16 Oct) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87cda3cc-f73f-4ba8-9248-e12ab8f29896 | | 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 | 1 Aug 2023 | | Submission deadline | 10 Aug 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 17 Sep 2023 - 16 Oct 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 | 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 | TLF East Midlands (England), 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 - 1 Aug 2023 at 14:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87cda3cc-f73f-4ba8-9248-e12ab8f29896 - 26 Jul 2023 at 09:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee5ba56f-a5e9-4207-91a9-872fada0146c - 25 Jul 2023 at 08:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e615709-e7e3-4d87-a5ae-c5ffc404e8f4 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87cda3cc-f73f-4ba8-9248-e12ab8f29896 1st August 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee5ba56f-a5e9-4207-91a9-872fada0146c 26th July 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e615709-e7e3-4d87-a5ae-c5ffc404e8f4 25th July 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0d8669b4-7aac-4f5f-9344-1ac3e4df6864 C25522 - HMC Searcher - MSER - SOR - v1.0 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3b83dbd4-cbcc-4c0d-991a-a18f6884f418 C25522 - HMC Searcher - MSER - Bidding Tool - v1.0 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d4cc5454-1c8e-4a21-86fb-320985abf6ac C25522 - HMC Searcher - MSER - Order Form and Short Form - T&Cs - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f19d8071-8d15-4607-b0f5-cc3b5d424107 C25522 - HMC Searcher - MSER - SOR - v1.0 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9187f054-3f8b-4d70-aa48-917ee96b5e16 C25522 - HMC Searcher - MSER - Order Form and Short Form - T&Cs - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e5c6ac35-835b-499d-ada6-de022c365500 C25522 - HMC Searcher - MSER - Bidding Tool - v1.01 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4a8f75c1-d982-4a8c-90b2-dce4b5cac8c6 C25522 - HMC Searcher - MSER - SOR - v1.0 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8549d047-ade4-4cbb-84f1-7be2cf081875 C25522 - HMC Searcher - MSER - Order Form and Short Form - T&Cs - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/314a3ec0-6eef-4675-9b38-de969576cf36 C25522 - HMC Searcher - MSER - Bidding Tool - v1.1 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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