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title: "Planned Maintenance and Safety Equipment Recertification to HMC Seeker"
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buyer: "HOME OFFICE"
published: "2019-06-07"
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# Planned Maintenance and Safety Equipment Recertification to HMC Seeker

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ff0e511e-4925-4ed8-b3cc-71511b89a908

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to a contract titled "Planned Maintenance and Safety Equipment Recertification to HMC Seeker," initiated by the Home Office, which oversees Border Force operations. The contract falls under the services category, specifically related to ships and boats, and is located across various regions in the United Kingdom, including Scotland and the South East. The tender period concluded on 27th May 2019, while the contract is set to commence on 31st May 2019 and run until 14th June 2019. The procurement method employed is a competitive quotation, aimed at securing a supplier who can meet the detailed requirements provided in the fixed Statement of Requirements.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in maritime services, safety equipment maintenance, or similar fields to expand their portfolio by partnering with a governmental authority. Companies that can deliver detailed written quotations for the specified work are encouraged to participate, particularly those with the capacity for operational activity within the specified timeframe and location. With prior engagement in similar contracts, suppliers may find this an advantageous avenue for growth and networking within the public sector domain.

## Notice

Border Force (BF) is a Directorate of the Home Office. BF operate a fleet of five (5) Cutters. One of these Cutters, HMC Seeker, has a requirement for some Maintenance and recertification of safety equipment. The full package of works required is detailed in the attached Statement of requirements. This contract will commence on 31st May 2019 with successful acceptance of HMC Seeker by the supplier and the work package is required to be undertaken between 03 - 14 June 2019 in line with the Cutters Operational working pattern between Portland and the Firth of Forth, Scotland. Following this sourcing exercise based on written quotation. Bidders are required to submit quotations. The purpose of this notice is to make the Statement of Requirements available and to invite potential suppliers to confirm they can fully meet the requirements by providing a fully itemised written quotation for the work package. Those potential suppliers are invited to send an email to Ian McDermott, Home office Commercial: Ian.Mcdermott@homeoffice.gov.uk, confirming their interest in this opportunity, providing the itemised quotation, confirmation of yard availability on the stated dates. Furthermore, confirmation of agreement to the Home Office Standard Short Form Services Terms and Conditions on which the contract will be awarded is required (also attached for reference). Quotations should also be accompanied by a CDP as stated in the SoR section 5.4. Emails containing all required documentation should be submitted by 23:59hrs on Monday 27th May, 2019.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/823cff89-5458-4024-a2af-fb4d339933ac |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 27 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 May 2019 |
| Contract period | 30 May 2019 - 14 Jun 2019 |
| 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 | 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 | TLC North East (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLJ South East (England), TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SMS GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34500000 - Ships and boats

## Release History

- 7 Jun 2019 at 12:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/823cff89-5458-4024-a2af-fb4d339933ac
- 16 May 2019 at 15:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd5a36ae-850b-44c5-b276-83e3c5e86b85

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/823cff89-5458-4024-a2af-fb4d339933ac
  7th June 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd5a36ae-850b-44c5-b276-83e3c5e86b85
  16th May 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a0400f81-d31c-4e34-8d08-4dc49838ba98
  Statement of Requirements
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9aab3da4-09f0-4bf1-b78f-ff39cec688a3
  Service Contract Terms
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5db0ebd7-2636-441a-a80f-5c75aef16a80
  Vessel Drawing - General Arrangement
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fffe6ce8-511e-417e-a49b-5e78d1f15ce4
  Vessel Drawing - Docking Plan
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7a9c81af-f7d6-4e46-a5c8-60dd765de953
  Vessel Drawing - Cathodic Protection

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