--- title: "Maintenance works to be completed on Border Force Training Yacht" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050bdc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-050bdc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050bdc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050bdc.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HOME OFFICE" published: "2025-05-29" --- # Maintenance works to be completed on Border Force Training Yacht Buyer: HOME OFFICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050bdc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-050bdc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050bdc.json) ## Summary The Home Office is currently inviting bids for maintenance works on a Border Force Training Yacht located in Ramsgate, Kent. This active tender falls under the services category, specifically focusing on repair and maintenance services of ships. Potential bidders should be aware that the five-year inspection and maintenance of the vessel's hull must be completed in August 2025. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with key dates including a clarification deadline on 11 June 2025 and a bid submission deadline on 13 June 2025, 17:00. The evaluation period will commence on 16 June, with a contract award expected around the week of 23 June 2025. The open competition procurement approach is being utilised, with all submissions to be made electronically via the Jaggaer platform. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in maritime repair and maintenance services. Companies with expertise in ship inspections, hull maintenance, and installation of maritime equipment such as zinc anodes are particularly well-suited to compete. With a contract value of £35,000, this project offers a lucrative opportunity for firms looking to enhance their portfolio and establish a working relationship with a central government authority, namely the Home Office. Engaging in this procurement could lead to further opportunities within the public sector maritime maintenance sphere, potentially leading to business growth and expansion. ## Notice This is a Tender Notice for potential bidders offering the opportunity to bid for works to be completed on a Border Force Training Yacht berthed in Ramsgate, Kent. The requirement will need to be completed during August 2025 when the vessel is not scheduled to be used for training. The requirement will be to complete the five-year inspection and maintenance to the hull of the vessel. 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 an 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_19050 Instructions to Bidders. Bidders' quality scores (Technical envelope, 10%) will be combined with their pricing proposal (Commercial envelope, 90%) to create a final score and ranking. The timeline for this ITT: 1. 1200hrs, 11 June 2025 - deadline for clarification submission to the Buyer. 2. 1700hrs, 13 June 2025 - bid deadline 3. From 16 June 2025 - evaluation/moderation. 4. (On or around) w/c 23 June 2025 - contract award. 5. No earlier than 1 August 2025 - Contract Start; and 6. No later than 29 August 2025 - Contract End. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028604-2025 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 May 2025 | | Submission deadline | 13 Jun 2025 | | Future notice date | 23 May 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 29 Aug 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £35,000 | | Lots value | £35,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | 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 - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 34522100 - Sailing boats - 50241000 - Repair and maintenance services of ships ## Release History - 29 May 2025 at 16:06 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028604-2025 - 1 May 2025 at 16:56 - PlanningUpdate - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018608-2025 - 1 May 2025 at 16:54 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018607-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028604-2025 29th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018608-2025 1st May 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018607-2025 1st May 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-1774 Guidance on the procurement ## 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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