--- title: "project_19716 - RENTAL OF SUPPLY AND SERVICE FOR 8 x 20 MAN TYPE S30 SOLAS A Pack LIFE RAFTS" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d36c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05d36c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05d36c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05d36c.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HOME OFFICE" published: "2025-12-19" --- # project_19716 - RENTAL OF SUPPLY AND SERVICE FOR 8 x 20 MAN TYPE S30 SOLAS A Pack LIFE RAFTS Buyer: HOME OFFICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d36c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05d36c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05d36c.json) ## Summary The Home Office, a central government public authority, is inviting tenders for the "project_19716 - RENTAL OF SUPPLY AND SERVICE FOR 8 x 20 MAN TYPE S30 SOLAS A Pack LIFE RAFTS". This tender falls under the industry categories of lifeboats and repair and maintenance services. The tender involves the rental and servicing of life rafts for maritime patrol vessels and requires a contract to be in place by March 2026. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage and bids must be submitted by 16 January 2026. The contract is valued at £45,000 GBP and is set for an initial three-year term, with potential extensions of two additional one-year periods. The procurement is being conducted via an open competition method on the Home Office's electronic sourcing portal, Jaggaer. This tender offers significant business growth opportunities particularly for firms specialised in maritime safety equipment, rental services and maintenance. It is particularly suited for businesses with capabilities in life raft supply and refurbishment. Companies with experience in managing long-term service contracts and logistics within and outside the UK will find this opportunity beneficial. The prospective company selected will benefit from a guaranteed initial three-year period of work, with potential contract extensions contingent upon satisfactory performance. Competitive pricing and full compliance with bid requirements will be key determinants in the successful awarding of this contract. ## Notice This is notice of an opportunity to supply 8 x 20-man type S30 SOLAS A Pack life rafts complete with Hydrostatic release units, in respect of:- a. HMC Seeker b. HMC Searcher c. HMC Vigilant d. HMC Valiant Onboard life rafts (2 x life rafts per Cutter) The contract will be required to be in place by March 2026. This notice is issued to enable potential bidders to prepare for, and bid for this work. The requirement will include: - a. Rental supply of 8 x 20-man Type S30 SOLAS A pack cylindrical hard case life rafts b. Service/exchange of the above life rafts every 30 months. c. Supply of replacement life raft upon: - 1. Activation of a life raft within the 30-month service life 2. Failure of a life raft to pass the annual CO2 test for continued service d. Include all transportation costs to nominated UK ports. e. Able to supply upon request service/exchange life rafts outwit the UK. f. Supply of logbooks to record annual inspections g. Training in the annual CO2 test h. Supply 8 x Hydrostatic Release Units every 24 months The Buyer intends to establish a contract for an initial term of three (3) years, with the option to extend for two additional one (1) year periods (3+1+1), subject to ongoing requirements and satisfactory performance for the supply and service/exchange of liferafts for 4 Cutters. 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_19716 Instructions to Bidders The successful Bidder will be the one who submits a complete and compliant bid that offers the lowest grand total price from the evaluation process. The timeline for this ITT: 1. 1700hrs, 9 January 2026 - deadline for clarification submission to the Buyer. 2. 1700hrs, 16 January 2026 - bid deadline 3. From 19 January 2026 - evaluation/moderation. 4. (On or around) w/c 26 January 2026 - contract award. 5. 1 March 2026 - Contract Start; and 6. 28 February 2029 - Contract End. 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/ ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: The contract will be awarded for an initial period of three (3) years, with the option to extend for up to two (2) additional periods of one (1) year each, subject to satisfactory performance and mutual agreement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084800-2025 | | 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 | 19 Dec 2025 | | Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2026 | | Future notice date | 19 Dec 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 12 Mar 2026 - 11 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £45,000 | | Lots value | £45,000 | | 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 - 34521400 - Lifeboats - 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services ## Release History - 19 Dec 2025 at 11:21 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084800-2025 - 24 Oct 2025 at 12:35 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068212-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084800-2025 19th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068212-2025 24th October 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-9427 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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