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title: "Construction and Maintenance of Two Open Rescue Boats"
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# Construction and Maintenance of Two Open Rescue Boats

Buyer: MERSEYSIDE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f6052ee6-9190-40ae-9329-4d3b76b650b4

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## Summary

The Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service is currently engaged in a tender process for the construction and maintenance of two open rescue boats, classified under the CPV code for lifeboats. This initiative is taking place in Bootle, North West England, with the tender open until 21 November 2017. The contract is expected to commence on 2 April 2018 and last until 1 April 2023, focusing on procuring goods primarily through a selective procurement method, which is restricted to qualified bidders.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in marine equipment and services. Businesses with expertise in building and maintaining lifeboats or similar vessels, particularly those capable of supporting search and rescue operations, would be well-positioned to compete. Participating in this contract could enhance visibility and foster long-term partnerships with public sector entities, thereby facilitating growth in this industry sector.

## Notice

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: VI.4.1) Instead of: +44 1512964500 Read: +44 1512964000 Place of text to be modified: I.1) Instead of: +44 1512964500 Read: +44 1512964000 Other additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. MFRS are seeking to purchase two well-equipped propeller vessels with outboard motors for the use in search and rescue missions by the Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service Marine Rescue Unit. It is envisaged that the contract will comprise of a Build element and a Service Repair and maintenance element

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8707ec80-731e-46fd-813e-3683acfe44ae |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2018 - 1 Apr 2023 |
| 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 | MERSEYSIDE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE |
| Locality | BOOTLE |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L30 4YD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Electoral ward | Netherton and Orrell |
| Westminster constituency | Bootle |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34521400 - Lifeboats

## Release History

- 29 Oct 2017 at 10:33 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8707ec80-731e-46fd-813e-3683acfe44ae
- 23 Oct 2017 at 13:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8707ec80-731e-46fd-813e-3683acfe44ae

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8707ec80-731e-46fd-813e-3683acfe44ae
  29th October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bootle:-Lifeboats./F252D89B88
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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