--- title: "Maritime Capabilities Replacement Programme (MCRP) Intelligent Client Function" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-047c37" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-047c37" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-047c37.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-047c37.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE HOME DEPARTMENT" published: "2024-07-10" --- # Maritime Capabilities Replacement Programme (MCRP) Intelligent Client Function Buyer: SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE HOME DEPARTMENT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-047c37 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-047c37) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-047c37.json) ## Summary The Secretary of State for the Home Department is planning to procure an Intelligent Client Function for the Maritime Capabilities Replacement Programme. This procurement falls under the Technical support services industry category. The buying organisation is located in London, United Kingdom. Interested suppliers can engage in market consultation with an expression of interest deadline on 26th July 2024. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in technical support services, engineering services, and construction supervision services to participate in a procurement process overseen by the UK Ministry. The procurement stage is currently planned, with a significant value of 15,000,000 GBP. Suppliers with capabilities in defence services and security contracts are well-suited to compete for this opportunity. ## Notice In support of the Home Office Maritime Capabilities Replacement Programme (MCRP), the Authority is exploring the procurement of an Intelligent Client Function (ICF). The ICF would provide technical oversight of the shipbuild programme through a forward deployed 'waterfront' capability at the shipyard(s). As part of the initial market engagement exercise, Border Force is looking to engage with interested suppliers to better inform a future procurement with respect to capacity, capability, costings and timelines. Please see section 11.7 for additional detail on the procurement and how to participate. Additional information: The Authority acting through Border Force (BF) is conducting a review of its maritime capabilities with potential for a replacement of the current fleet. The current fleet consists of 5 Cutters and 6 Coastal Patrol Vessels (CPVs). The precise mix of vessels has not yet been agreed and will be informed by Market Engagement. The new vessels will be required to contribute to Maritime Security through cross Government working (particularly with the MOD/Royal Navy) and provide support to the Military in a National crisis response. The role of the Intelligent Client Function will be to provide an experienced, visible, and proactive presence at the Shipyard(s) acting as the local representative of the Programme team, to monitor and manage successful delivery of the shipbuild programme to quality, schedule, and cost. This will include, but not be exclusive to. examining, reporting and facilitating the resolution of construction and quality issues, ensuring that all work is carried out in accordance with the contract and with the construction drawings, and where requested supervise the testing of the vessel and all her machinery and equipment during construction, commissioning, and acceptance. Whilst the Home Office is labelling this requirement as an Intelligent Client Function, please note similar services are often referred to as ''Technical Support Service', 'Buyer's Representative' or 'Client Friend'. Noting the additional capabilities required and associated security sensitivities, the ICF will be procured via the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 (as amended) or as a defence and security contract under the Procurement Act 2023 if a tender notice is issued after its commencement (28 October 2024). It is expected that UK, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies suppliers will be allowed to bid for this opportunity. Suppliers who are interested in participating in our market engagement are requested to submit their expression of interest by e-mailing bfvesselsteam@homeoffice.gov.uk by 17:00 (UK) on 26th July 2024 (subject to change). Please ensure that the subject field states "9482 - MCRP Intelligent Client Function - MSQ)". Following receipt of expressions of interest, suppliers will be invited to a virtual supplier briefing Industry Day event which is expected to take place on the week commencing 29th July 2024 (subject to change). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021050-2024 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | 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 | 10 Jul 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £15,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE HOME DEPARTMENT | | 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 - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 34500000 - Ships and boats - 71300000 - Engineering services - 71356300 - Technical support services - 71520000 - Construction supervision services ## Release History - 10 Jul 2024 at 11:31 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021050-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/home-office ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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