--- title: "Project 18763 One Year Maintenance Solution for Border Force MST RHIBs" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e854" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04e854" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e854.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e854.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "HOME OFFICE" published: "2026-05-21" --- # Project 18763 One Year Maintenance Solution for Border Force MST RHIBs Buyer: HOME OFFICE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e854 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04e854) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e854.json) ## Summary The Home Office has completed the procurement process for a one-year maintenance solution for seven Border Force MST RHIBs, under Project 18763. This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on vessel repair services. The contract, which was conducted via an open, below-threshold competition, covers maintenance tasks, defect repairs, and transportation of the RHIBs within England and Wales. The procurement stages progressed from planning to award, with key dates including a bid deadline on 27 June 2025 and the contract start date on 21 July 2025, ending on 20 July 2026. The tender process utilised the electronic platform Jaggaer for submissions. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the marine repair and maintenance sector, especially those capable of providing comprehensive services such as quarterly and annual maintenance tasks, transportation, and defect repairs. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like the awarded supplier Balaena Ltd, are well-suited to compete in this space. Such contracts offer growth potential, particularly for businesses located close to the specified English and Welsh ports, or those with established expertise in marine and vessel maintenance. The structured and recurring nature of the contract work supports sustainable business expansion through consistent workload and potential for further opportunities through competitive performance. ## Notice This is a Tender Notice for potential bidders offering the opportunity to bid for a One-Year Maintenance contract for the seven Border Force RHIBS. The dates that the vessels will need to be maintained are 21 July 2025 to 20 July 2026. The requirement will be: * Annex A - General Requirements of Work * Annex B - Quarterly Maintenance Tasks * Annex C - Annual Maintenance Tasks * Annex D - Annual Transportation of RHIBS to / from MSER work from ports in England and Wales * Annex E - Defect Repairs and Modifications at agree hourly rates at ports within England & Wales The Buyer is using Jaggaer for this procurement which means the Tender is available only in electronic form. https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com/ The Invitation to Tender (ITT) can be viewed from the login page by anyone. However, you need to register and login to express interest and participate in the ITT. Bidders are required to complete the Qualification, Technical and Commercial Envelopes. To Prepare and Submit ITT Response Supplier responses can be configured within JAGGAER ONE, to do so: Navigate to Sourcing > ITT. Select from the sub-menu items: - ITTs Open to All Suppliers For more guidance, please see the attached document Project_18763 Instructions to Bidders The timeline for this ITT: 1. 1200hrs, 18 June 2025 - deadline for clarification submission to the Buyer. 2. 1700hrs, 27 June 2025 - bid deadline 3. From 2 July 2025 - evaluation/moderation. 4. (On or around) w/c 14 July 2025 - contract award. 5. 21 July 2025 - Contract Start; and 6. 20 July 2026 - Contract End. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Options: Additional work requested by buyer including unscheduled maintenance Renewal: At the buyer's discretion with a notice period ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046898-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 27 Jun 2025 | | Future notice date | 20 May 2025 | | Award date | 18 Aug 2025 | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £116,407 | | Lots value | £116,407 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £138,836 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## 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 | 1 | | Supplier names | BALAENA | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 34500000 - Ships and boats - 50240000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to marine and other equipment - 50241100 - Vessel repair services ## Release History - 21 May 2026 at 10:04 - AwardUpdate - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046898-2026 - 19 Aug 2025 at 15:24 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049937-2025 - 28 May 2025 at 13:23 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028135-2025 - 13 May 2025 at 13:45 - PlanningUpdate - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020892-2025 - 1 May 2025 at 15:37 - PlanningUpdate - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018569-2025 - 27 Feb 2025 at 12:07 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007383-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046898-2026 21st May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049937-2025 19th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028135-2025 28th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020892-2025 13th May 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018569-2025 1st May 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007383-2025 27th February 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-1730 Instructions to Bidders ## Notice URLs - https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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