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title: "HMC Seeker Planned Maintenance and Safety Equipment Recertification"
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# HMC Seeker Planned Maintenance and Safety Equipment Recertification

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c4ce0080-87d7-43f5-bf83-497a694f494a

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## Summary

The Home Office has conducted a procurement process for the "HMC Seeker Planned Maintenance and Safety Equipment Recertification," falling under the industry category of ships and boats, specifically marine patrol vessels. The project involves maintenance and recertification works on one of Border Force’s Cutters, HMC Seeker. The works will take place along the East and South coast of England from Portland to Great Yarmouth. The procurement stage is complete, with relevant dates including the award date on 13 December 2024, contract start on 6 January 2025, and contract end on 20 January 2025. The procurement method used was limited, with a competitive quotation (below threshold).

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in marine vessel maintenance and safety equipment recertification. Given the specific geographic area and the detailed requirements of the works, businesses with a presence or ability to operate along the designated coastal regions of England are well-suited to compete for such tenders. The contract value is £63,773, awarded to Southampton Marine Services Ltd, highlighting the potential profitability and the scope for establishing long-term relationships with government agencies like the Home Office.

## 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 Seeker - MSER - SOR - v1.0) and Bidding Tool (BT) (HMC Seeker - Biding Tool - v1.0). 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 Portland to Great Yarmouth. Bidders are required to submit their quotes utilising the Bidding Tool ( HMC Seeker - MSER - Bidding Tool - v1.0). 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, 22 November 2024 - deadline for clarification submission to the Buyer. 2. 1700hrs, 27 November 2024 - deadline for submission of bidding tool and specified documents and acceptances. 3. w/c 2 December 2024 - December 2024 - contract award. 5. 06 January 2025 - Contract Start; and 6. 20 January 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, Wednesday 27 November 2024 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/c2d691b9-fa4d-4805-ac0c-c386017c22c1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 6 Jan 2025 - 20 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £138,760 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £63,773 |
| 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

- 34500000 - Ships and boats
- 34511100 - Marine patrol vessels

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2024 at 11:41 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2d691b9-fa4d-4805-ac0c-c386017c22c1
- 17 Dec 2024 at 11:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2d691b9-fa4d-4805-ac0c-c386017c22c1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2d691b9-fa4d-4805-ac0c-c386017c22c1
  17th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a6af44f0-0f0b-4c14-9bc5-c50c21bb9664
  HMC Seeker MSER Redacted Contract

## Notice URLs

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

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