Scope
Reference
project_19379
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 10th November 2025 and 3rd December 2025.
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 from early-September 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
- £115,119.37 excluding VAT
- £115,119.37 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
20 October 2025
Contract dates
- 10 November 2025 to 3 December 2025
- 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
Southamption Marine Services Ltd
The Dry Dock, 50 Commercial Road
Lowestoft
NR32 2TE
United Kingdom
Region: UKH14 - Suffolk
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