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Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02967d

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## Summary

The Home Office is initiating a procurement process titled "C20617" for the provision of aviation services to support the Joint Maritime Security Centre, which focuses on maritime surveillance in the UK Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically for maritime patrol aircraft, and is currently in the planning stage. The estimated value of this contract is £6,000,000, with the deadline for expressions of interest set for 12th March 2021. A supplier engagement presentation is scheduled between 24th March and 30th March 2021, during which potential bidders can learn more about the requirements and processes involved.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in surveillance services and aviation to expand their operations. Companies with capabilities in managing and operating maritime patrol aircraft, particularly those with relevant CAA licences, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement could enable suppliers to enhance their portfolio in government contracts, whilst contributing to national maritime security efforts through the provision of tailored aviation services.

## Notice

The Joint Maritime Security Centre is a cross-government body tasked with the provision of information to Joint Maritime Security Stakeholders and the co-ordination of cross-government operations relating to maritime security. The requirement is for a maritime surveillance capability completely owned, managed, operated and maintained by the supplier but deployed by Joint Maritime Security Centre to any point in the UK Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). The expectation is that the selected platform(s) will be fitted with role equipment relevant to the Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) role - Radar, Electro-optic turret and marine and tactical communications systems (details can be provided in due course). It is anticipated that between 100 and 140 flying hours per calendar month are required will be required.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Airborne patrol of the UK EEZ is required by a suitably equipped aircraft. Equipment shall include surface radar, AIS receiver, EO/IR torrent, and appropriate comms equipment to include occasional SATCOM use. Onboard sensor output and aircraft data shall be recorded, geo-tagged and saved in a secure manner in a format that support later use as evidence if required. Operations shall be conducted from locations to enable the aircraft to be at the limit of the EEZ in typically 2 hours. While most operations will be undertaken as part of a planned flying programme, occasional short notice launch will be required with the aircraft on station within 4 hours. Operators must have and maintain all required CAA licences. There will be a supplier engagement presentation which will be held between 24th March 2021 until 30th March 2021, via Microsoft Teams (Further information on this will be sent to suppliers following closure of this notice). Please note, to participate in this tender supplier(s) would be required to register on the Authority's e-Sourcing portal - https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html. Additional information: The closing date for expressions of interest is Friday 12th March 2021. Suppliers wishing to express an interest must do so by emailing BorderForceProcurementTeam@homeoffice.gov.uk Please ensure that the subject field states "C20617 - The Provision of Aviation Services for the Joint Maritime Security Centre.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003861-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 21 Oct 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 35611600 - Maritime patrol aircrafts
- 79714000 - Surveillance services

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2021 at 22:56 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003861-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk
- https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html

## Provenance

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