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title: "project_18338 - HMC Vigilant Maintenance and Safety Equipment Recertification (MSER)"
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# project_18338 - HMC Vigilant Maintenance and Safety Equipment Recertification (MSER)

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ddd72780-f117-4dfb-b3a7-2117ac563345

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## Summary

The Home Office has announced a planned procurement process under the title "project_18338 - HMC Vigilant Maintenance and Safety Equipment Recertification (MSER)." This tender falls under the industry category of "Marine patrol vessels" (CPV code 34511100). The process is currently in the Planning stage, with an anticipated procurement opportunity set to open in early December 2024. The maintenance and recertification work on the HMC Vigilant is scheduled to take place between 17th February 2025 and 7th March 2025. While the work location is flexible and will be based on operational activity, potential bidders can prepare by noting that it could occur within British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, or the United Kingdom. Further details will be confirmed when the tender is launched.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the maritime industry. Businesses specialising in marine vessel maintenance, safety equipment inspection and certification, and defect rectification will find this tender particularly suited to their services. Given the Home Office's procurement process, there will be detailed technical response requirements and potential subsequent storage options for the vessel, adding further avenues for long-term business engagements. Companies ready to integrate their operations within these regions and keen on expanding their portfolio within the public sector should consider preparing for this upcoming procurement opportunity.

## Notice

This is a Future Opportunity Notice to let potential bidders prepare themselves for the MSER of HMC Vigilant. The dates that the vessel will need to be berthed are 17th February 2025 to 07th March 2025. The Opportunity to bid for this competition will be at the beginning December 2024 (exact date to be advised once docs are completed with BFMC and BF Commercial) The basic requirement will be: Annex A - General Requirements of Work Annex B - Inspection, Testing and Certification of Safety Equipment Annex C - Vessel Maintenance Tasks Annex D - Modifications and Defect Rectification Technical Responses The full requirement will be provided at Tender stage when full needs for the vessel are known. Please note that although the opportunity is currently listed as Any Region - the region that this work will be required will be based on operational activity and confirmed when the Tender Opportunity is launched. A potential option to store the vessel out of the water for a period of time post contract may be included. This is also to be determined when the Tender is launched.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3e91a22-4101-4413-bff9-6d894ff55d89 |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 6 Dec 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 17 Feb 2025 - 7 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34511100 - Marine patrol vessels

## Release History

- 7 Nov 2024 at 12:32 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3e91a22-4101-4413-bff9-6d894ff55d89

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3e91a22-4101-4413-bff9-6d894ff55d89
  7th November 2024 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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