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title: "HMC Vigilant - Emergency Docking - Hull repairs"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f781"
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buyer: "HOME OFFICE"
published: "2025-12-17"
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# HMC Vigilant - Emergency Docking - Hull repairs

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f781

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## Summary

The Home Office has completed a direct procurement process for emergency docking and hull repairs on HMC Vigilant. Located in London, the buying organisation operates under the category of public authority - central government. This procurement falls within the services industry category, specifically focusing on marine patrol vessels and vessel repair services. The awarded contract was signed on 3rd December 2025, with the work commencing and concluding between 3rd December and 10th December 2025. Using a below-threshold method without competition, Southampton Marine Services Ltd has been actively contracted to provide these urgent services.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses involved in vessel repair and maintenance within the marine services sector, particularly those in the SME category. Southampton Marine Services Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise, was awarded the contract, demonstrating the suitability for similar businesses to engage with the Home Office for future projects. The contract value of £33,755 signifies substantial work volume, providing growth potential for suppliers specialising in marine repairs and emergency docking services, and further enhancing operational capabilities for those situated in proximity to marine installations or ports.

## Notice

Complete urgent dry docking to investigate and repairs areas of hull that are weeping water in the port void.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083688-2025 |
| 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 | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Dec 2025 - 10 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £33,755 |

## 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
- 50241100 - Vessel repair services

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2025 at 10:51 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083688-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083688-2025
  17th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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