Scope
Description
Border Force Maritime Directorate have a requirement for the supply of 24 x Marine Engine Anti-Vibration Mounts (AVR) to replace the existing engine mounts on the fleet of Coast Patrol Vessels.
The Buyer has a requirement to purchase replacement 24 x Antivibration Mounts ( AVR ) suitable for marine propulsion engines of over 1,000 SHP.
The existing mounts are Christie Grey MPM/1-BLACK MOUNT TAPPED M24, The buyer requires the same or similar specification compliant with the following AVR design considerations.
A. Ability to share a 2 .5 tonne engine on 4 corner AVR mounts at each corner
B. Have two fixing holes of 18mm dia, suitable for 16m tapped fixing bolts
C. Have a top threaded fixing M24 x 32mm deep
D. Have an overhaul free load height of 127mm
E. Suitable for continuous operation
F. Provide a 10-year working life
G. Have the ability to withstand roll over emersion of the vessel, retaining integrity of the engine mounts
H. Have a NBR shore harness of 60
I. Include reference points for measurement of the engine mounts in service performance
J. Painted to specification DS056
K. The AVR design Must be able to be installed onto the existing vessel engine bearers, with 2 x M16 base fixings drilled 18mm.
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 December 2025 to 11 March 2026
- 3 months, 11 days
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 34511100 - Marine patrol vessels
- 42111100 - Outboard motors for marine propulsion
- 50241100 - Vessel repair services
- 50244000 - Reconditioning services of ships or boats
Engagement
Engagement deadline
28 November 2025
Engagement process description
The Buyer has a requirement to purchase replacement 24 x Antivibration Mounts ( AVR ) suitable for marine propulsion engines of over 1,000 SHP.
The existing mounts are Christie Grey MPM/1-BLACK MOUNT TAPPED M24, The buyer requires the same or similar specification compliant with the following AVR design considerations:
Design Requirements:
A. Ability to share a 2 .5 tonne engine on 4 corner AVR mounts at each corner
B. Have two fixing holes of 18mm dia, suitable for 16m tapped fixing bolts
C. Have a top threaded fixing M24 x 32mm deep
D. Have an overhaul free load height of 127mm
E. Suitable for continuous operation
F. Provide a 10-year working life
G. Have the ability to withstand roll over emersion of the vessel, retaining integrity of the engine mounts
H. Have a NBR shore harness of 60
I. Include reference points for measurement of the engine mounts in service performance
J. Painted to specification DS056
K. The AVR design Must be able to be installed onto the existing vessel engine bearers, with 2 x M16 base fixings drilled 18mm.
The full requirement will be provided at Tender stage.
Please note, 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/
As part of our market engagement to understand available solutions and supplier capabilities for engine mounts, please respond to the questions in PQQ_743, which is available on Jaggaer. If you have any difficulties accessing this, contact: MaritimeProcurement@homeoffice.gov.uk
Response Deadline:
Please respond to this request by 14:00 on Friday 28th November 2025 BST, either by completing and submitting the response form via secure message or via the response form on our Jaggaer portal microsite.
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
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