--- title: "Life Raft Product Trial and Purchase" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fdc013ba-9a16-404d-95d2-b9609d3ef2b2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fdc013ba-9a16-404d-95d2-b9609d3ef2b2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fdc013ba-9a16-404d-95d2-b9609d3ef2b2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fdc013ba-9a16-404d-95d2-b9609d3ef2b2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "HOME OFFICE" published: "2020-08-26" --- # Life Raft Product Trial and Purchase Buyer: HOME OFFICE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fdc013ba-9a16-404d-95d2-b9609d3ef2b2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fdc013ba-9a16-404d-95d2-b9609d3ef2b2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fdc013ba-9a16-404d-95d2-b9609d3ef2b2.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves the Home Office seeking suppliers for a "Life Raft Product Trial and Purchase". This initiative falls under the category of goods and is aimed at the shipping and boating industry. The tender period has concluded, with expressions of interest accepted until 21st July 2020. Key dates for contract delivery include the requirement for a model trial by 24th July 2020 and potential service commencement by 31st July 2020, located primarily within the United Kingdom and its adjacent territories, including the Isle of Man, Guernsey, and Jersey. The procurement method employed is a limited competitive quotation process, below the specified threshold. This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in maritime safety equipment and services. Businesses that possess the capability to design and manufacture stabilisation crafts or related technology will find this procurement appealing. With the urgent nature of the requirement, prompt mobilisation and effective delivery will be critical for bidders aiming to capitalise on this government contract. Competitors able to meet the tight deadlines and fulfil the specified operational criteria will likely be well-positioned to secure a contract with the Home Office. ## Notice Following an earlier approach to market Border Force have identified an urgent need for a craft which is capable of: * Securing a disabled small inflatable or other boat to be safely stabilised and allow the occupants to be safely transferred to another vessel. * Stabilising the disabled craft sufficiently to allow it to be towed by a 7 metre RHIB, or other vessel, to another location or place of safety. * Being carried by and deployed from a 7 metre RHIB while in open water. The successful bidder will be required to mobilise resources immediately and deliver a working model for trial by 24th July 2020 and, if successful, be capable of delivering a product into service by 31st July 2020. Along with the proposal, bidders should confirm their agreement to the following; * That the Authority retains the right to withdraw this requirement during any stage of this process; and * that the Supplier agrees to the Authority's Short Form T&C's (C19176 - Life Raft - T&C's) on which the contract will be awarded. Expressions of interest should be submitted by e-mail to Adam Jones, Home Office Commercial (adam.jones43@homeoffice.gov.uk) no later than 17:00hrs BST, Tuesday 21st July 2020. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd82f632-3cc8-4af8-bb7d-ab2aa8de3c12 | | 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 | Large, SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Aug 2020 | | Submission deadline | 22 Jul 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 22 Jun 2020 | | Contract period | 30 Aug 2020 - 23 Oct 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £83,403 | | 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 | 2 | | Supplier names | MARINE SPECIALISED TECHNOLOGY; SURVITEC GROUP | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34500000 - Ships and boats ## Release History - 26 Aug 2020 at 16:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd82f632-3cc8-4af8-bb7d-ab2aa8de3c12 - 20 Jul 2020 at 08:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce319f04-df4b-464b-9b5b-8a1240b76f63 - 2 Jul 2020 at 14:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/430e4ffa-e5bc-43f2-8e6b-0fdd400d9602 - 18 Jun 2020 at 09:11 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62fee72a-079b-4e6b-ae44-945c3235fd85 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd82f632-3cc8-4af8-bb7d-ab2aa8de3c12 26th August 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce319f04-df4b-464b-9b5b-8a1240b76f63 20th July 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/430e4ffa-e5bc-43f2-8e6b-0fdd400d9602 2nd July 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62fee72a-079b-4e6b-ae44-945c3235fd85 18th June 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2063c75e-570d-4e42-8c83-947f75ea5a4b C19176 - Life Raft - Short Form T&C's ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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