--- title: "C22478 - HMC Searcher - MSER" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e019e54a-6ef7-46b6-abc3-f4aa3fb017db" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e019e54a-6ef7-46b6-abc3-f4aa3fb017db" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e019e54a-6ef7-46b6-abc3-f4aa3fb017db.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e019e54a-6ef7-46b6-abc3-f4aa3fb017db.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HOME OFFICE" published: "2022-06-08" --- # C22478 - HMC Searcher - MSER Buyer: HOME OFFICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e019e54a-6ef7-46b6-abc3-f4aa3fb017db [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e019e54a-6ef7-46b6-abc3-f4aa3fb017db) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e019e54a-6ef7-46b6-abc3-f4aa3fb017db.json) ## Summary The Home Office is seeking bids for the maintenance and safety equipment recertification of the HMC Searcher, a Damen 4207 Class cutter. This tender, titled "C22478 - HMC Searcher - MSER", falls under the services category, specifically for ships and boats, and will be conducted using an open procurement method. The procurement process is currently in the active tender stage, with bids due by 12:00pm on 24 June 2022. The area of operation for this contract extends from Portsmouth to Lands' End in the South West of the UK, with contract works scheduled to commence on 19 September 2022 and finish by 14 October 2022. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in marine services, particularly those specialising in safety equipment recertification and vessel maintenance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant experience and capabilities are encouraged to submit bids, as the project aims to harness local expertise in the South West region. Companies that excel in providing compliant and detailed submissions will have a competitive advantage in winning this contract, thereby fostering growth and expanding their service offerings within the maritime industry. ## Notice Maintenance and Safety Equipment Recertification Additional information: [Updated 8th June - Revised deadline]Border Force (BF) is a Directorate of the Home Office. BF operate a fleet of five (5) Cutters. One of these Cutters, HMC Searcher (Damen 4207 Class), has a requirement for a period of works.The full package of works required is detailed in the attached Statement of Requirements (SoR) (C22478 - HMC Searcher - MSER - SOR - V1.1).This opportunity will be let using the UK Government Short Form Terms and Conditions for Services (C22478 - Short Form Terms and Conditions - 2022).This package is to be undertaken in the following geographic area;1. UK - between Portsmouth, westwards to Lands' End.Bidders are required to submit their bid utilising the Bidding Tool (C22478 - HMC Searcher - MSER - Bidding Tool - v1.00).The purpose of this notice is to make the SoR 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.Therefore, the Authority will use the following timeline for this contract only. 1. Clarifications submitted by 12:00pm (midday) 17 June 2022.2. Completed bids are to be submitted by 12:00pm (midday), 24 June 2022.The Authority reserves the right to withdraw this requirement during any stage of this process.Bidders are invited to submit compliant bids in accordance with the information held on the Instructions tab in the Bidding Tool. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4cc38a9f-4e58-4b30-8b6b-e64c977e8fd2 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Jun 2022 | | Submission deadline | 23 Jun 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 18 Sep 2022 - 14 Oct 2022 | | 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 | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M5 3LZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West | | Local authority | Salford | | Electoral ward | Quays | | Westminster constituency | Salford | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34500000 - Ships and boats ## Release History - 8 Jun 2022 at 12:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4cc38a9f-4e58-4b30-8b6b-e64c977e8fd2 - 23 May 2022 at 10:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f5e6016-b2c0-43e3-be37-d87a6dbdf754 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4cc38a9f-4e58-4b30-8b6b-e64c977e8fd2 8th June 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f5e6016-b2c0-43e3-be37-d87a6dbdf754 23rd May 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://atamis-8888.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/58000000L5A4/a/4I000001R6cL/c2V5lptJuD9Br9aKbcaWOhJBt1bBGDUzUlsS7LjwKzs C22478 - Short Form Terms and Conditions - 2022 - https://atamis-8888.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/58000000L5A4/a/4I000001R6cK/3CfPZdj47NAt9b6l9k7l63J0vTX5CKbZM15hp8x2rno C22478 - HMC Searcher - MSER - Bidding Tool - v1.00 - https://atamis-8888.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/58000000L5A4/a/4I000001R6cP/HsUj9gbNN7b8eLY3.T3ceBVgTVRzzg36_pr0VKBSUto C22478 - HMC Searcher - MSER - SOR - v1.1 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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