--- title: "Supply of Inflatable Fenders" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e7a5778c-03e2-40f5-af8c-ef96bc813226" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e7a5778c-03e2-40f5-af8c-ef96bc813226" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e7a5778c-03e2-40f5-af8c-ef96bc813226.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e7a5778c-03e2-40f5-af8c-ef96bc813226.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "HOME OFFICE" published: "2025-03-24" --- # Supply of Inflatable Fenders Buyer: HOME OFFICE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e7a5778c-03e2-40f5-af8c-ef96bc813226 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e7a5778c-03e2-40f5-af8c-ef96bc813226) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e7a5778c-03e2-40f5-af8c-ef96bc813226.json) ## Summary The Home Office's Border Force Directorate sought bids for the "Supply of Inflatable Fenders" through a competitive quotation process. This procurement, classified under the Marine fenders category, referred to the provision and maintenance of fenders for six Coastal Patrol Vessels operating under the MCA MGN 280 Workboat Code of Practice. The procurement stages included bid clarifications by 26 February 2025, bid submissions by 7 March 2025, and contract award on or around 12 March 2025. The contract, granted by the Home Office located in London, runs from 3 April 2025 to 2 April 2029, covering delivery to regions in South East and South West England. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in maritime equipment supply and maintenance. Firms specialising in marine fenders or similar maritime products may find this contract highly beneficial, given its four-year duration with potential extensions and the opportunity to work with a reputable government department. The awarded contract, valued at £4,710, was secured by Safequip Ltd, showcasing the importance of meeting the detailed specifications and delivering quality service as defined in the Statement of Requirements. ## Notice Border Force (BF) is a Directorate of the Home Office. BF operate a fleet of six (6) Coastal Patrol Vessels (CPV), all CPVs 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 INFLATABLE FENDERS 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 marine fenders which meet the specification stated within the SOR. The contract is expected to run for 4 years, with potential extension options. 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, 26 February 2025 - deadline for clarification submission to the Buyer. 2. 1700hrs, 07 March 2025 - deadline for submission of bidding tool and specified documents and acceptances. 3. From 10 March 2025 - evaluation/moderation. 4. (On or around) 12 March 2025 - contract award. 5. 3 April 2025 - Contract Start; and 6. 2 April 2029 - 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, 07 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/3d208778-45a0-4515-a6c2-73f76ad75052 | | 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 | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Mar 2025 | | Submission deadline | 7 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 13 Mar 2025 | | Contract period | 2 Apr 2025 - 2 Apr 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £4,710 | | 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 | TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SAFEQUIP | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34516000 - Marine fenders ## Release History - 24 Mar 2025 at 16:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d208778-45a0-4515-a6c2-73f76ad75052 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d208778-45a0-4515-a6c2-73f76ad75052 24th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3b1da6ee-5a05-4717-85a8-fc135d44b677 Award Letter - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0f835d83-7f48-43de-9f45-fe1c6dec2983 Order Form ## 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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