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title: "HMC Vigilant - Emergency Docking"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05edb8"
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# HMC Vigilant - Emergency Docking

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05edb8

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## Summary

The procurement process for emergency docking services to the HMC Vigilant was undertaken by the Home Office, headquartered in London. This contract falls under the industry category of vessel repair services, specifically addressing a critical leak in the stern tube and Controllable Pitch Propeller (CPP) oil system, which poses environmental concerns due to oil discharge into the sea. The procurement was executed using direct procurement, below the threshold without competition, and is currently in the award stage. The contract was signed on 19th November 2025, with the services expected to be rendered between 24th November and 1st December 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in marine services. As the contract was awarded to Southampton Marine Services Ltd, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME), it illustrates the potential for similar-sized enterprises to secure public contracts, particularly those specialising in vessel repair services. Businesses looking to expand within the marine repair industry might consider leveraging their expertise in addressing critical and urgent maritime issues, as demonstrated in this procurement. SMEs equipped to handle emergency maritime repairs should explore similar government contracts that may not necessitate competitive bidding.

## Notice

Emergency docking for repairs to HMC Vigilant due to a critical leak in the stern tube and Controllable pitch propeller (CPP) oil system which is causing oil to discharge into the sea.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079251-2025 |
| 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 | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Nov 2025 - 1 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £71,250 |

## 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

- 50241100 - Vessel repair services

## Release History

- 3 Dec 2025 at 11:15 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079251-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079251-2025
  3rd December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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