---
title: "HMC Searcher starboard shaft and propeller installation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058c0b"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HOME OFFICE"
published: "2025-08-21"
---

# HMC Searcher starboard shaft and propeller installation

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058c0b

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## Summary

The Home Office has completed a procurement process for the docking of the HMC Searcher to install a starboard shaft and propeller. This contract, titled "HMC Searcher starboard shaft and propeller installation," falls under the industry category of "Repair and maintenance services of ships" and "Reconditioning services of ships or boats." Located in London, United Kingdom, this contract was procured through a direct method below threshold, without competition. Key dates include the award date of 21st August 2025 and the contract period from 25th August 2025 to 12th September 2025, with a gross value of £63,000.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity particularly for businesses involved in marine maintenance and repair services. SMEs such as Southampton Marine Services Ltd, which was awarded the contract, illustrate the suitability of small to medium enterprises in competing for similar opportunities, specifically those capable of handling specialised repair tasks without the need for extensive competition. The direct awarding method suggests potential for firms with niche expertise or existing relationships with public authorities. This contract serves as an example of opportunities available within the public sector for companies that offer specialised services.

## Notice

Docking of HMC Searcher to install starboard shaft and propeller

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050497-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Aug 2025 - 12 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £63,000 |

## 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 | SOUTHAMPTON MARINE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50241000 - Repair and maintenance services of ships
- 50244000 - Reconditioning services of ships or boats

## Release History

- 21 Aug 2025 at 11:15 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050497-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050497-2025
  21st August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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