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title: "Maintenance works to be completed on Border Force Training Yacht"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05281b"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "HOME OFFICE"
published: "2025-05-28"
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# Maintenance works to be completed on Border Force Training Yacht

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05281b

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## Summary

The Home Office, a central government public authority located in London, has announced a planned procurement process for maintenance works on a Border Force Training Yacht. This contract involves services in the industry category of marine patrol vessels and vessel repair services, with the yacht berthed in Ramsgate, United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with the tender expected to open for competition in late May 2025. The tender process will be conducted as an open competition below the threshold, and interested parties must ensure registration on the Home Office eSourcing Portal. Key dates include a tender period ending on 6th June 2025, and the work is scheduled to commence on 1st August 2025, running through to 31st August 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the maritime services sector, particularly those specialising in marine vessel maintenance and repair. Companies with expertise in yacht preparation, including cleaning, inspection, and application of hull paint, as well as the provision and installation of zinc anodes, will find this project particularly aligned with their capabilities. The open, below-threshold procurement method allows a wide range of businesses to participate in the competition, making it an excellent opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises looking to expand their portfolio and gain credentials working with central government contracts. Furthermore, the gross contract value of £42,000 suggests a substantial project that could contribute significantly to business growth.

## Notice

This is notice of a planned procurement opportunity for maintenance works to be completed in August 2025 on a Border Force Training Yacht berthed in Ramsgate. The Opportunity to bid for this competition will be from late-May 2025 and is expected to include requirements to: * Collect the yacht from its berth in Ramsgate Harbour and move it to where the works are to be completed * Inspect, Prepare and Clean the yacht * Paint the yacht hull below the waterline with primer and anti-fouling paint * Supply and fit new Zinc Anodes * Return the yacht back to its berth in Ramsgate Harbour The full requirement will be provided at Tender stage when full needs for the vessel are known. Please note, the tender opportunity will be issued via the Home Office eSourcing Portal and bidders must therefore ensure they have registered: https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028180-2025 |
| Notice type | UK3 - Planned Procurement 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 |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | 29 May 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 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 | 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

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 34511100 - Marine patrol vessels
- 50241100 - Vessel repair services

## Release History

- 28 May 2025 at 14:17 - PlanningUpdate - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028180-2025
- 28 May 2025 at 14:04 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028165-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028180-2025
  28th May 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028165-2025
  28th May 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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