--- title: "CPV Hunter - Planned Maintenance and Safety Equipment Recertification" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cae12494-50b5-40d0-8ace-dac882de296a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cae12494-50b5-40d0-8ace-dac882de296a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cae12494-50b5-40d0-8ace-dac882de296a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cae12494-50b5-40d0-8ace-dac882de296a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HOME OFFICE" published: "2024-10-14" --- # CPV Hunter - Planned Maintenance and Safety Equipment Recertification Buyer: HOME OFFICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cae12494-50b5-40d0-8ace-dac882de296a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cae12494-50b5-40d0-8ace-dac882de296a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cae12494-50b5-40d0-8ace-dac882de296a.json) ## Summary The Home Office's Border Force (BF) is inviting tenders for the planned maintenance and recertification of safety equipment for its fleet of six Coastal Patrol Vessels (CPVs). The procurement process, titled "CPV Hunter - Planned Maintenance and Safety Equipment Recertification", falls under the industry category of ships, specifically marine patrol vessels (CPV classification 34510000 and 34511100). This tender is in the 'Tender' stage and will use a competitive quotation method below the threshold, requiring bidders to submit quotes by 1700hrs on 1 November 2024. The contract period is set from 2 December 2024 to 20 December 2024, covering the South East and South West regions of England, from Plymouth to Ramsgate. This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in maritime services, particularly those specialising in maintenance and certification of marine vessel equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to compete, given the suitability criteria. The competitive nature of the tender, with a 75% weight on price and 25% on technical responses, allows businesses to leverage their expertise and competitive pricing to secure the contract. Detailed requirements stipulate thorough and clear bids, making it a valuable opportunity for experienced maritime service providers to enhance their portfolio and establish partnerships with the Home Office's Border Force division. ## Notice Border Force (BF) is a Directorate of the Home Office. BF operate a fleet of six (6) Coastal Patrol Vessels (CPV), all CPVs are equipped and certified to Maritime Coastguard Agency (MCA) MGN 280 Workboat Code of Practice, (HSVC) Category 2, for service in waters up to 60 nautical miles from a safe haven. The full package of works required is detailed in the attached Statement of Requirements (SoR) (CPV Hunter - MSER - SOR - v1.0) and Bidding Tool (BT) (CPV Hunter - 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. South coast of England from Plymouth to Ramsgate. Bidders are required to submit their quotes utilising the Bidding Tool (CPV Hunter - 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. This contract will be awarded following evaluation of bids based on a combination of Price (75%) and responses to Technical questions (25%). Compliant bids meeting all the criteria in the bid documents, available below, will be assessed on the Price offered and the quality of responses to six Technical questions. The Authority reserves the right to verify information provided by the preferred bidder ahead of awarding a contract. Therefore, the following timeline for this contract only is as follows; 1. 1700hrs, 25 October 2024 - deadline for clarification submission to the Buyer. 2. 1700hrs, 1 November 2024 - deadline for submission of bidding tool and specified documents and acceptances. 3. From 5 November 2024 - evaluation/moderation. 4. (On or around) 15 November 2024 - contract award. 5. 2 December 2024 - Contract Start; and 6. 20 December 2024 - 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, 1 November 2024 quoting the procurement reference in the email subject line. Additional information: Please contact Maritimeprocurement@homeoffice.gov.uk if you are unable to view these files. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f28b11b6-2705-4e98-9dcd-fe5ec8dedf07 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Dec 2024 - 20 Dec 2024 | | 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 | TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34510000 - Ships - 34511100 - Marine patrol vessels ## Release History - 14 Oct 2024 at 10:36 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f28b11b6-2705-4e98-9dcd-fe5ec8dedf07 - 14 Oct 2024 at 10:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f28b11b6-2705-4e98-9dcd-fe5ec8dedf07 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f28b11b6-2705-4e98-9dcd-fe5ec8dedf07 14th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3adb4a89-d333-4a47-8acd-f277c0647ea0 CPV Hunter Statement of Requirement - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/de4d23f2-b919-48cc-b01b-12aa537e4510 CPV Hunter - Technical Responses - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5c6777e9-ac56-4d12-8a2a-e403165d6fd3 CPV Hunter Bidding Tool ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-short-form-contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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