Scope
Description
This is notice of a planned procurement opportunity to perform Planned Maintenance and Safety Equipment Recertification (MSER) for the Border Security Command Cutter Searcher. The work will be needed between 11th and 22nd May 2026.
This notice is issued to enable potential bidders to prepare for, and express an interest in, this work.
The requirement will include the Inspection, Testing and Certification of Safety Equipment.
The full requirement will be provided at Tender stage, expected to be late February 2026.
The regional location for this opportunity will be based on operational activity and confirmed when the Tender Opportunity is launched.
The tender opportunity will be issued via the Home Office eSourcing Portal and bidders must therefore ensure they have registered:
Total value (estimated)
- £50,000 excluding VAT
- £50,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 11 May 2026 to 22 May 2026
- 12 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 34511100 - Marine patrol vessels
- 50244000 - Reconditioning services of ships or boats
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
27 February 2026
Enquiry deadline
20 March 2026, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
27 March 2026, 11:59pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
Bidders' quality scores (Technical envelope, 25%) will be combined with pricing proposals (Commercial envelope, 75%) to create a final score and ranking.
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
Home Office
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWGC-6513-PQLZ
2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
United Kingdom
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government