--- title: "Border Security Command RHIBS & TWC Maintenance" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e4a4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05e4a4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e4a4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e4a4.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HOME OFFICE" published: "2026-05-18" --- # Border Security Command RHIBS & TWC Maintenance Buyer: HOME OFFICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e4a4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05e4a4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e4a4.json) ## Summary The Home Office is actively seeking tenders for a significant maintenance contract within the "services" industry category, aimed at the Border Security Command's maritime fleet. This opportunity involves a 3-year contract, potentially extending up to five years, covering three types of vessels: MST Seaboat 750-SR RHIBs, Delta 780HX RHIBs, and SEADOO Fish Pro TWCs. The total value of the contract is approximately £1,637,837 gross. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with submissions due by 18th June 2026. The winning bids are expected to deliver comprehensive maintenance services, encompassing planned maintenance, transportation, defect repairs, and modifications across England and Wales starting 1st October 2026. This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in marine maintenance and repair services. With three separate lots, companies with expertise in handling specific types of vessels like RHIBs or watercraft will find suitable opportunities to compete. The open procurement method invites wide participation, although strategic alignment with technical, social value, and commercial criteria will be crucial to winning the contract. Businesses equipped with strong technical capabilities, compliance expertise, and the ability to manage extensive maintenance operations are well-suited to bid, especially those with a track record in public sector contracts. Additionally, the chance to establish a long-term partnership with a central government department enhances the potential for future opportunities. ## Notice This is a procurement opportunity notice to inform potential bidders of an upcoming competition for a 3-Year Maintenance Contract (with optional extensions) covering the Border Security Command - Maritime fleet of RHIBs and Tactical Watercraft (TWCs). Contract Term: Initial 3 years with options for up to 2 additional one-year extensions. Scope of Work: The requirement will cover the following asset types: * MST Seaboat 750-SR RHIBs (inboard engines) * Delta 780HX RHIBs (outboard engines) * SEADOO Fish Pro Tactical Watercraft Important: The procurement will be divided into three separate Lots, and three separate contracts will be awarded: * Lot 1: MST Seaboat 750-SR RHIBs * Lot 2: Delta 780HX RHIBs * Lot 3: SEADOO Fish Pro TWCs Indicative Work Packages: * General Requirements of Work * Planned Maintenance (annual and quarterly) * Transportation of RHIBs/TWCs to/from maintenance locations across England and Wales * Associated work on RHIB and TWC trailers * Defect Repairs and Modifications Key Dates: * Contract start: 1st October 2026 Technical Responses: Full details of the requirement, including vessel-specific needs and KPIs, are provided within the Invitation to Tender (ITT) stage. Please note: The opportunity to bid for this contract will be run via the Home Office eSourcing Portal (Jaggaer). Bidders must ensure they are registered: https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com/ ### Lot Information MST Seaboat 750-SR RHIBs MST Seaboat 750-SR RHIBs - Maintenance Solution Renewal: The contract includes an option to extend the term for up to two additional years, exercised in increments of one year at a time (1+1) Delta 780HX RHIBs Delta 780HX RHIBs - Maintenance Solution Renewal: The contract includes an option to extend the term for up to two additional years, exercised in increments of one year at a time (1+1) SEADOO Fish Pro TWCs SEADOO Fish Pro TWCs - Maintenance Solution Renewal: The contract includes an option to extend the term for up to two additional years, exercised in increments of one year at a time (1+1) ### Planning Information The Home Office wishes to inform interested suppliers that we will shortly be publishing a Social Value Request for Information (RFI) relating to the upcoming procurement for the maintenance of the Border Security Command fleet of RHIBs and Tactical Watercraft (TWCs). This Social Value RFI is being issued for market engagement purposes only. Its purpose is to provide early visibility of the proposed approach to Social Value within the future Invitation to Tender (ITT), and to invite suppliers and their supply chains to review the material and offer constructive feedback. We are specifically seeking views on the relevance, proportionality, measurability, and deliverability of the Social Value themes, outcomes, and potential KPIs being considered for this multi‑year maritime maintenance contract. Suppliers are encouraged to examine the RFI document and submit comments, observations, or clarification questions as part of this informal pre‑procurement engagement. Insights gathered through this process will help the Authority shape Social Value requirements that are clear, evidence‑based, and appropriate for the scope and operational nature of the RHIB/TWC maintenance programme. Please note that suppliers wishing to participate in the later ITT stage must ensure that they are registered on the Home Office eSourcing Portal (Jaggaer) in advance of the formal competition release: https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com/ This RFI does not constitute the release of the ITT, and no formal bids or binding submissions are required at this stage. The full tender documentation—including detailed technical specifications, performance requirements, and the finalised Social Value evaluation methodology—will be issued separately via the standard procurement route. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045242-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 18 Jun 2026 | | Future notice date | 30 Apr 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,364,864 | | Lots value | £1,364,863 | | 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 - 34511100 - Marine patrol vessels - 50241000 - Repair and maintenance services of ships ## Release History - 18 May 2026 at 09:21 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045242-2026 - 15 May 2026 at 17:51 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045138-2026 - 17 Apr 2026 at 07:35 - PlanningUpdate - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034946-2026 - 25 Mar 2026 at 14:31 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027389-2026 - 12 Mar 2026 at 10:01 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022170-2026 - 5 Feb 2026 at 17:11 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010717-2026 - 19 Nov 2025 at 15:38 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075344-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045242-2026 18th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045138-2026 15th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034946-2026 17th April 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027389-2026 25th March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022170-2026 12th March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010717-2026 5th February 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075344-2025 19th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-16207 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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