Scope
Description
This is an Opportunity Notice for the supply of RHIB seats.
The Home Office Border Force intends to conduct a procurement exercise to procure additional seats across its fleet of Delta and MST Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats (RHIBs).
The current Delta RHIBs are fitted with single jockey seats. The department plans to replace these with twin jockey seats to improve operational capability. Single seats are to be added to the MST RHIBs, with the appropriate mounting adapters and fixtures.
We are seeking a capable supplier to:
• Supply and deliver tandem/twin jockey seat units with folding rear seat suitable for installation on
Delta RHIB platforms.
• Supply and deliver single seat units and adaptor systems suitable to allow seats to be securely
mounted on MST RHIB platforms.
• Deliver the required components to designated sites in the UK.
• Provide installation guidance and post-installation support and training course as required.
Key Considerations:
• Seating must meet relevant maritime safety and shock mitigation standards.
• Suppliers should be able to demonstrate prior experience in maritime seating systems for high-
performance RHIBs.
• Compatibility with existing vessel layouts is essential.
• Deliveries may be phased across the fleet.
Purchase orders are expected to be placed from the end of August 2025
The Buyer is using Jaggaer for this procurement which means the Tender is available only in electronic form. https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com/
The Invitation to Tender (ITT) can be viewed from the login page by anyone.
However, you need to register and login to express interest and participate in the ITT. Bidders are required to complete the Qualification, Technical and Commercial Envelopes.
To Prepare and Submit ITT Response
Supplier responses can be configured within JAGGAER ONE, to do so:
Navigate to Sourcing > ITT.
Select from the sub-menu items:
- ITTs Open to All Suppliers
For more guidance, please see the attached document Project_19169 Instructions to Bidders
The timeline for this ITT:
1. 1200hrs, 18 July 2025 - deadline for clarification submission to the Buyer.
2. 1700hrs, 28 July 2025 - bid deadline
3. From 30 August 2025 - evaluation/moderation.
4. (On or around) w/c 11 August 2025 - contract award.
5. 25 August 2025 - Contract Start; and
6. 24 August 2026 - Contract End.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £95,012 excluding VAT
- £114,014 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
4 September 2025
Contract dates
- 8 September 2025 to 9 August 2026
- 11 months, 2 days
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 34511100 - Marine patrol vessels
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Supplier
United Safety and Survivability Corporation
101 Gordon Dr
Exton
PA 19341
United States
Email: Tmeter@usscgroup.com
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
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
Email: name@homeoffice.gov.uk
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government