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title: "C22478 - HMC Searcher - MSER"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ed627000-c469-4573-9794-7ea521340140"
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buyer: "HOME OFFICE"
published: "2024-08-05"
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# C22478 - HMC Searcher - MSER

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ed627000-c469-4573-9794-7ea521340140

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## Summary

The Home Office has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "C22478 - HMC Searcher - MSER", classified under the industry category of "Ships and boats". This contract involves planned maintenance and safety equipment recertification for the HMC Searcher. The procurement method used was a limited competitive quotation, specifically for projects below the threshold. The contract period commenced on 1st September 2022 and ended on 1st October 2022. The awarded value of the contract is £58,546.53 GBP. The procurement process was categorized as services and involved multiple delivery locations, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The award stage for this procurement was finalized on 1st July 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the maritime maintenance sector, particularly those specialising in safety equipment and vessel upkeep. Companies with the capability to deliver maintenance services and equipment recertification for ships and boats, particularly those with expertise in comprehensive maritime maintenance, would be well-suited for similar future tenders. Though the Home Office, as the contracting authority, specified that this tender was not suited for SMEs or VCSEs, larger specialised service providers in the maritime industry can leverage such contracts to secure steady, governmental projects that could enhance their industry portfolio and business growth. The participating supplier, Penzance Dry Dock Ltd, exemplifies the type of established, specialised maritime service companies capable of fulfilling this contract.

## Notice

HMC Searcher-Planned Maintenance and Safety Equipment Recertification

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a999daf2-b7c5-4c0c-a8a1-14e35845b507 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2022 - 1 Oct 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £58,546 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £58,546 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PENZANCE DRY DOCK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34500000 - Ships and boats

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2024 at 10:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a999daf2-b7c5-4c0c-a8a1-14e35845b507

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a999daf2-b7c5-4c0c-a8a1-14e35845b507
  5th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d0ab28b1-5cc8-44f3-8d0e-63097461dc19
  C22478 - HMC Searcher - MSER - PDD Ltd - CONTRACT - Redacted

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