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title: "GB-Liverpool: Open Rescue Boat Market Assessment"
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# GB-Liverpool: Open Rescue Boat Market Assessment

Buyer: MERSEYSIDE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-db5f0d9e-0941-46cc-8b64-2bf5f0e43343

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## Summary

The Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority is conducting an open tender for the "Open Rescue Boat Market Assessment," aimed at evaluating the availability of two Twin Outboard Powered Inshore Lifeboats for search and rescue operations on the Mersey River. This procurement, classified under the goods category, is set to conclude on 20 November 2018. The total contract value is estimated between £50,000 and £100,000, with the contract period anticipated to start on 1 February 2019 and end on 31 January 2022. The relevant procurement stage is currently active, reflecting the organisation's commitment to ensuring the readiness of its Marine Rescue Unit.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in marine equipment and services. Businesses well-suited to engage in this process should possess expertise in designing, manufacturing, or supplying lifeboats or similar maritime safety equipment. Participating in this procurement can help these firms expand their market presence while contributing to public safety initiatives in the North West region of the UK.

## Notice

The Request for Information (RFI) is to enable Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority to determine potential availability of 2 x Twin Outboard Powered Inshore Lifeboats for the use in Search and Rescue (SAR) missions by the Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service (MFRS) Marine Rescue Unit (MRU) on the Mersey River. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.The contracting authority considers that this enquiry may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). The Request for Information (RFI) has been produced to enable Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority to determine potential availability of 2 x Twin Outboard Powered Inshore Lifeboats . Pending the results of the RFI exercise, the Authority may issue a formal tender for the required vessels.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/658ea638-3967-4970-b342-84c98f669b3f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2019 - 31 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| 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 | MERSEYSIDE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE |
| Locality | BOOTLE |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L30 4YD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Electoral ward | Netherton and Orrell |
| Westminster constituency | Bootle |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34521400 - Lifeboats

## Release History

- 6 Nov 2018 at 12:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/658ea638-3967-4970-b342-84c98f669b3f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/658ea638-3967-4970-b342-84c98f669b3f
  6th November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Liverpool:-Open-Rescue-Boat-Market-Assessment/6Z5KSCQSAH
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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