Scope
Description
This is notice of a planned procurement opportunity to supply 8 x 20-man type S30 SOLAS A Pack life rafts complete with Hydrostatic release units, in respect of:-
a. HMC Seeker
b. HMC Searcher
c. HMC Vigilant
d. HMC Valiant
Onboard life rafts (2 x life rafts per Cutter)
The contract will be required to be in place by March 2026.
This notice is issued to enable potential bidders to prepare for, and express an interest in, this work.
The requirement will include: -
a. Rental supply of 8 x 20-man Type S30 SOLAS A pack cylindrical hard case life rafts
b. Service/exchange of the above life rafts every 30 months.
c. Supply of replacement life raft upon: -
1. Activation of a life raft within the 30-month service life
2. Failure of a life raft to pass the annual CO2 test for continued service
d. Include all transportation costs to nominated UK ports.
e. Able to supply upon request service/exchange life rafts outwit the UK.
f. Supply of logbooks to record annual inspections
g. Training in the annual CO2 test
h. Supply 8 x Hydrostatic Release Units every 24 months
The full requirement will be provided at Tender stage, expected to be from mid-December 2025.
The tender opportunity will be issued via the Home Office eSourcing Portal and bidders must therefore ensure they have registered: https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com/
Total value (estimated)
- £36,000 excluding VAT
- £36,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 12 March 2026 to 11 March 2029
- Possible extension to 11 March 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
The contract will be awarded for an initial period of three (3) years, with the option to extend for up to two (2) additional periods of one (1) year each, subject to satisfactory performance and mutual agreement.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 34521400 - Lifeboats
- 50241100 - Vessel repair services
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
19 December 2025
Tender submission deadline
16 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