--- title: "SC23237 - KEIFCA Cabin RIB" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b3878d62-bec7-41cc-a5da-01edddb51fc6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b3878d62-bec7-41cc-a5da-01edddb51fc6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b3878d62-bec7-41cc-a5da-01edddb51fc6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b3878d62-bec7-41cc-a5da-01edddb51fc6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2024-01-22" --- # SC23237 - KEIFCA Cabin RIB Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b3878d62-bec7-41cc-a5da-01edddb51fc6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b3878d62-bec7-41cc-a5da-01edddb51fc6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b3878d62-bec7-41cc-a5da-01edddb51fc6.json) ## Summary The Kent County Council is procuring a 9.5 - 11m cabin RIB for enhanced surveillance capabilities over water bodies to monitor illegal fishing activities effectively. The procurement stage is currently in the tender period, with a deadline on February 26, 2024. The contract period is from March 22, 2024, to March 21, 2025. This procurement falls under the industry category of Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation, with a total value of 300,000 GBP. This tender for the cabin RIB presents an opportunity for businesses in the construction and transportation equipment sectors to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited for this tender. The availability of a larger, more visible enforcement vessel aims to deter illegal activities and promote compliance within the industry. Businesses interested in providing construction works or transport equipment should consider bidding for this open procedure above the threshold. ## Notice Kent County Council and Kent and Essex IFCA proceed with procurement and build of a 9.5 - 11m cabin RIB subject to a tendering process. The size and enclosed protection of a cabin RIB provides an elevated and protected vantage point, enhancing surveillance capabilities over those provided by existing vessels to monitor larger areas of the water and detect potential illegal fishing activities effectively. Whilst the cabin would allow for extended patrols, enabling officers to stay on the water for longer durations, ensuring continuous presence in critical areas. With a larger fuel capacity than existing KEIFCA RIB's, the vessel would be able cover greater distances, allowing officers to reach remote or offshore areas. Extended operational range would response time to incidents and enables timely intervention in cases of suspected illegal fishing or MPA incursions. The larger size of the cabin RIB would provide a stable platform for boarding operations, ensuring the safety of officers during inspections of fishing vessels. The cabin space could be utilised to process necessary paperwork, store seized items, and carry inspection equipment, streamlining the enforcement process. The enclosed cabin would protect enforcement officers from adverse weather conditions both in summer and in winter, enabling continuous patrols even during rough seas or inclement weather, ensuring consistent enforcement. The presence of a larger, more visible enforcement vessel would act as a deterrent to illegal activities and the larger RIB's better capabilities would signal a strong commitment to compliance within the District, encouraging compliance among legitimate fishermen and promoting a level playing field within the industry. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/951a99f0-d2bc-4118-94f0-6efa010b5214 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Jan 2024 | | Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 22 Mar 2024 - 21 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £300,000 | | 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 | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | MAIDSTONE | | Post town | Rochester | | Postcode | ME14 1XQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent | | Local authority | Maidstone | | Electoral ward | Penenden Heath | | Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 45000000 - Construction work ## Release History - 22 Jan 2024 at 16:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/951a99f0-d2bc-4118-94f0-6efa010b5214 - 22 Jan 2024 at 16:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a9ab9ed-7a2c-4f1c-95cc-a1f8c46861d0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/951a99f0-d2bc-4118-94f0-6efa010b5214 22nd January 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a9ab9ed-7a2c-4f1c-95cc-a1f8c46861d0 22nd January 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.kent.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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