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title: "project_19630 - HMC Vigilant Maintenance and Safety Equipment Recertification (MSER)"
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# project_19630 - HMC Vigilant Maintenance and Safety Equipment Recertification (MSER)

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a628

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## Summary

The procurement process for the project titled "HMC Vigilant Maintenance and Safety Equipment Recertification (MSER)" is led by the Home Office, a central government public authority located in London, United Kingdom. The industry category involved is services related to marine patrol vessels and their maintenance. This procurement commenced with planning and moved through the tender stage, with the award ultimately going to Southampton Marine Services Ltd. The contract, which was signed on 27th January 2026, covers maintenance work to be carried out between 9th February and 4th March 2026. The open procurement method was employed, indicating "Below threshold - open competition" as the methodology.

This procurement presents numerous opportunities for growth in the marine maintenance sector, particularly for businesses that specialise in the inspection, testing, and certification of safety equipment, as well as general vessel maintenance and defect rectification. Large-scale suppliers, such as Southampton Marine Services Ltd, are well-suited to compete in such tender processes due to their capacity and expertise. The opportunity for involvement in governmental projects like this can bolster a company's portfolio and provide substantial financial opportunities, with this particular contract valued at £135,948.35. For businesses seeking to enter or expand within this industry, engaging in competitive bids through platforms such as the Home Office's eSourcing Portal is crucial.

## Notice

This is notice of a planned procurement opportunity to perform Planned Maintenance and Safety Equipment Recertification (MSER) for the Border Force Patrol Vessel HM Cutter Valiant. The work will be needed between 9th February and 4th March. This notice is issued to enable potential bidders to prepare for, and express an interest in, this work. The requirement will include the Inspection, Testing and Certification of Safety Equipment as well as general Vessel Maintenance Tasks. Modifications and Defect Rectification will also be required. The full requirement will be provided at Tender stage, expected to be at the end of November 2025 The regional location for this opportunity will be based on operational activity and confirmed when the Tender Opportunity is launched. 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/007223-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Award date | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Feb 2026 - 4 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | £100,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £135,948 |

## 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

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

### Codes

- 34511100 - Marine patrol vessels
- 50240000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to marine and other equipment
- 50241000 - Repair and maintenance services of ships

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2026 at 15:43 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007223-2026
- 28 Nov 2025 at 09:09 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077926-2025
- 1 Oct 2025 at 15:01 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061443-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007223-2026
  27th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077926-2025
  28th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061443-2025
  1st October 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-8479
  Guidance to bidders on submission and evaluation of bids

## Notice URLs

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

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