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title: "Border Force patrol vessel maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f16e23b1-50aa-44e1-915b-2250c05c0647"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "HOME OFFICE"
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# Border Force patrol vessel maintenance

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f16e23b1-50aa-44e1-915b-2250c05c0647

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## Summary

The Home Office is initiating a tender process for the maintenance of Border Force patrol vessels under the title "Border Force patrol vessel maintenance". This procurement falls under the ships and boats industry category and is in the planning stage. Key dates include an engagement end date set for 8th April 2022, with vessel viewings scheduled in Plymouth on approximately 13th April and in Shoreham on approximately 19th April. Businesses interested in participating must respond by the engagement end date to gather more information about the tendering process and specific expectations from Border Force.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in marine maintenance, repair, and life extension services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in ships and aquatic vessels will be well-suited to compete, particularly those familiar with the maintenance and safety equipment recertification processes. By participating in this tender, businesses can expand their relationship with a major governmental body while enhancing their portfolio of capabilities in the maritime sector.

## Notice

Border Force (BF) is a Directorate of the Home Office. BF operate a patrol fleet including five Cutters (of which four are Damen 4207 Class) and six smaller Coastal Patrol Vessels. Contracts are anticipated over the coming year for maintenance, repair and life extension work, including annual Maintenance and Safety Equipment Recertification (MSER). Vessel viewing opportunities are planned to provide potential bidders with the chance to view and gain a better understanding of the vessels and BF expectations. The first of these will involve a Damen 4207 Cutter, in Plymouth on or around 13th April and Shoreham on or around 19th April. Updated 5th April 2022: a Border Force Coastal Patrol Vessel (for service in waters up to 60 nautical miles from a safe haven) will also be available to view at Plymouth on or around 13th April. Please state if you are interested in both boats when responding. Any company wishing to attend on either of these days should contact Andrew Scott by email, andrew.scott1@homeoffice.gov.uk, no later than Friday 8th April, and copy in Ian McDermott, ian.mcdermott@homeoffice.gov.uk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ae309ff-d703-4e71-ba79-c8513a508b0a |
| Notice type | Market Engagement 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 | 5 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 8 Apr 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planning |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34500000 - Ships and boats

## Release History

- 5 Apr 2022 at 10:48 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ae309ff-d703-4e71-ba79-c8513a508b0a
- 1 Apr 2022 at 13:52 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ae309ff-d703-4e71-ba79-c8513a508b0a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ae309ff-d703-4e71-ba79-c8513a508b0a
  5th April 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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