---
title: "Charter of Vessels to Support Search , Rescue and Recovery activities"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068d49"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HOME OFFICE"
published: "2026-04-28"
---

# Charter of Vessels to Support Search , Rescue and Recovery activities

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068d49

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## Summary

The contracting process for the "Charter of Vessels to Support Search, Rescue and Recovery activities" has been conducted by the Home Office, located in London, UK. This procurement falls under the Goods category, specifically targeting marine patrol vessels. The contract has been awarded to a supplier, Aeolian Offshore Limited, on 23rd March 2026. Utilising a limited procurement method, the process did not involve prior publication of a call for competition. The awarded contract is valued at over £30 million and spans an initial term of one year, with options to extend for an additional two years.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses operating in the marine and maritime industry, particularly those involved in providing vessel charters for search and rescue operations. Companies with expertise in marine patrol vessels, especially SMEs like the awarded supplier, stand to benefit from engagements such as these, which support national security and rescue operations. The involvement of the UK’s Home Office indicates potential for repeat contracts or extensions, making this an appealing prospect for businesses aiming to expand their operations in public order and safety segments.

## Notice

Provision of Search, Rescue and Recovery activity. This contract has been awarded for an initial term of one (1) year, with option to extend for two additional years (1 + 1). The total contract value is PS30.2m across the 3 year term (1 + 1 +1)

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision Search and Rescue vessels to support Border Security Command operations

### Procurement Information

A further competition was run via the MoD DE&S (Defence Equipment and Support) framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038836-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,234,316 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HOME OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AEOLIAN OFFSHORE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34511100 - Marine patrol vessels

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2026 at 16:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038836-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/home-office

## Provenance

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