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:
Total value (estimated)
- £100,000 excluding VAT
- £100,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 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
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
28 November 2025
Enquiry deadline
19 December 2025, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
5 January 2026, 11:59pm
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