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title: "The Supply of 6- and 8-person capacity Valise Liferafts"
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# The Supply of 6- and 8-person capacity Valise Liferafts

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d0078db8-3622-418e-9c6c-c3e622f582d7

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## Summary

The Home Office is conducting a procurement process titled "The Supply of 6- and 8-person capacity Valise Liferafts" in the maritime industry. This initiative is aimed at acquiring sixteen 6-person and twenty-seven 8-person valise container liferafts for use on patrol vessels. The procurement method is a limited competitive quotation process, with a tender period that closed on 29 October 2021. The contract is scheduled to commence from 30 October 2021 and extend until 15 December 2021, covering deliveries to locations within the United Kingdom, Isle of Man, Guernsey, and Jersey.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the maritime goods sector, particularly those with capabilities in manufacturing or supplying liferafts. Businesses that can efficiently adhere to the specification requirements noted by the Home Office are well-suited to compete for this contract, especially those that can demonstrate compliance with the specific stipulations set forth in the tender documentation.

## Notice

Border Force have a requirement for the provision of sixteen (16) 6-person and twenty-seven (27) 8-person valise container liferafts for use at sea on Maritime Command's fleet of patrol vessels (CPVs, HMCs and CTV). Potential bidders are invited to seek clarification at the earliest opportunity or submit quotations for this provision to ian.mcdermott@homeoffice.gov.uk by 1700hrs, 29 October 2021. Additional information: Bidders are requested to; 1 - acknowledge their ability to adhere to 7.1 and 7.2 of the SoR upon submission of their quote.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d8da28f-aa1f-4841-a1a3-6853080df07b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 29 Oct 2021 - 15 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,711 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OCEAN SAFETY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 34500000 - Ships and boats
- 39525300 - Life jackets

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2021 at 13:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d8da28f-aa1f-4841-a1a3-6853080df07b
- 21 Oct 2021 at 14:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e248214-ad05-4870-a83b-06acaf2b3d35

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d8da28f-aa1f-4841-a1a3-6853080df07b
  5th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e248214-ad05-4870-a83b-06acaf2b3d35
  21st October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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