--- title: "Supply of Mattresses for Border Force Cutters" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d7ba87d0-e745-4659-a7a1-80b4f15f16af" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d7ba87d0-e745-4659-a7a1-80b4f15f16af" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d7ba87d0-e745-4659-a7a1-80b4f15f16af.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d7ba87d0-e745-4659-a7a1-80b4f15f16af.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HOME OFFICE" published: "2025-02-21" --- # Supply of Mattresses for Border Force Cutters Buyer: HOME OFFICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d7ba87d0-e745-4659-a7a1-80b4f15f16af [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d7ba87d0-e745-4659-a7a1-80b4f15f16af) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d7ba87d0-e745-4659-a7a1-80b4f15f16af.json) ## Summary The Home Office, as part of its Border Force Directorate, is seeking suppliers for the provision of mattresses for its fleet of sea-going patrol vessels. This procurement process, falling under the industry category of "Mattresses" (CPV code 39143112) with additional classification for mattress covers (CPV code 39512300), spans the regions of South East and South West, United Kingdom. Currently in the tender phase, the key timeline includes a clarification submission deadline on 6 March 2025, bid submission deadline on 14 March 2025, evaluation starting from 17 March 2025, with the contract awarded around 20 March 2025 and effective from 23 May 2025 to 25 May 2026. The procurement method is specified as a competitive quotation limited to below-threshold procurements. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing and supplying mattresses, particularly those capable of adhering to stringent quality and operational specifications. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the furnishing and marine supply sectors are well-suited to compete, given the contract’s manageable 1-year duration and the use of the UK Government Short Form Terms and Conditions for Goods and Services. Bidders must ensure that they meet the eligibility criteria and are prepared to fulfil the obligations detailed in the Statement of Requirements. The competitive quotation process ensures that the most capable and cost-effective suppliers will be selected, fostering a fair and transparent procurement environment. ## Notice Border Force (BF) is a Directorate of the Home Office. BF operate a fleet of five sea going patrol vessels, all cutters 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) SUPPLY OF MATTRESSES FOR BORDER FORCE CUTTERS 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). The purpose of this notice is to make the SoR available to, and invite, potential suppliers to confirm they can fully meet the requirements. This contract will be awarded following evaluation of bids for the provision and maintenance of mattresses which meet the specification stated within the SOR. The contract is expected to run for 1 year. Interested parties must meet eligibility criteria and submit bids in accordance with the tender documents. Therefore, the following timeline for this contract only is as follows; 1. 1700hrs, 06 March 2025 - deadline for clarification submission to the Buyer. 2. 1700hrs, 14 March 2025 - deadline for submission of bidding tool and specified documents and acceptances. 3. From 17 March 2025 - evaluation/moderation. 4. (On or around) 20 March 2025 - contract award. 5. 23 May 2025 - Contract Start; and 6. 25 May 2026 - 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, 14 March 2025 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/9f0a04f9-2905-4956-87e8-aabb4dc45d04 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | 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 | 21 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 14 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 22 May 2025 - 25 May 2026 | | 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 - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products ### Codes - 39143112 - Mattresses - 39512300 - Mattress covers ## Release History - 21 Feb 2025 at 13:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f0a04f9-2905-4956-87e8-aabb4dc45d04 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f0a04f9-2905-4956-87e8-aabb4dc45d04 21st February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/54b2f06b-48d1-43b5-8373-52c22514d230 Technical questions response document - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3f462991-ce47-4c81-be7c-461d559fd0e9 Statement of Requirements ## 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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