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title: "Border Force, Charter of Vessel"
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# Border Force, Charter of Vessel

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ead7e4cd-1565-43f9-a05a-2f5c373466d5

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## Summary

The Home Office is conducting a procurement process for the title "Border Force, Charter of Vessel," aimed at securing a vessel for personnel transfer in the context of migrant operations from Ramsgate, UK. This tender falls within the "Ships and boats" category and has reached the award stage, with the contract period commencing on 4 January 2022 and concluding on 4 April 2022. The procurement method employed is selective, with the opportunity arising from a call-off from a framework agreement. Notably, the contracting authority has a three-month firm requirement, with options for additional extensions at the discretion of the charterers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the marine and transportation sectors, particularly those capable of facilitating personnel transfer and handling sensitive operations. Businesses that specialise in chartering vessels, including those equipped to operate both day-time and potentially night-time operations, would be well-positioned to participate. The award, valued at £234,000, may also encourage innovative solutions for managing migrant transport logistics along the UK coast.

## Notice

1. Border Force have a requirement to Charter a vessel for the purpose of personnel transfer in support of Migrant Operations from RAMSGATE, UK to RAMSGATE UK, during the period 04 January 2022- 04 April 2022. (3 months firm plus 4 x 3 month options - exercised at Charterers discretion with 1 months' notice) 2. The Chartered vessel will be used in support of the Border Force vessels to aid in the transport of Migrants recovered from the sea to the UK Reception Centre's. It is anticipated the vessel will be required to operate on a "day running" basis with regular visits to port to transfer people. However, there may be an occasional requirement to extend deployments or work night hours. Border Force will embark up to 12 personnel to manage the migrants; the vessel crew are responsible for the operation of the vessel only.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fec09804-3c9e-454b-b20c-c162bdbb8845 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 4 Jan 2022 - 4 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £234,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CWIND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34500000 - Ships and boats

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2022 at 16:58 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fec09804-3c9e-454b-b20c-c162bdbb8845
- 3 Mar 2022 at 18:34 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fec09804-3c9e-454b-b20c-c162bdbb8845
- 3 Mar 2022 at 18:33 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fec09804-3c9e-454b-b20c-c162bdbb8845
- 2 Mar 2022 at 17:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fec09804-3c9e-454b-b20c-c162bdbb8845

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fec09804-3c9e-454b-b20c-c162bdbb8845
  16th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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