Scope
Description
This is notice of a planned procurement opportunity to perform Planned Maintenance and Safety Equipment Recertification (MSER) for the Border Force Patrol Vessel HM Cutter Valiant. The work will be needed between 9th February and 4th March.
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 as well as general Vessel Maintenance Tasks. Modifications and Defect Rectification will also be required.
The full requirement will be provided at Tender stage, expected to be at the end of November 2025
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:
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £135,948.35 excluding VAT
- £135,948.35 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
27 January 2026
Contract dates
- 9 February 2026 to 4 March 2026
- 24 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 34511100 - Marine patrol vessels
- 50240000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to marine and other equipment
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Supplier
Southampton Marine Services Ltd
The Dry Dock, 50 Commercial Rd
Lowestoft
NR32 2RY
United Kingdom
Region: UKH14 - Suffolk
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1
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