C24009 - CPV Hunter - MSER

Border Force (BF) is a Directorate of the Home Office. BF operate a fleet of six (6) Coastal Patrol Vessels (CPV), all CPVs are equipped and certified to Maritime Coastguard Agency (MCA) MGN 280 Workboat Code of Practice, (HSVC) Category 2, for service in waters up to 60 nautical miles from a safe haven.

The full package of works required is detailed in the attached Statement of Requirements (SoR) (C24009 - CPV Hunter - MSER - SOR - v1.0).

This opportunity will be let using the UK Government Short Form Terms and Conditions for Goods and Services (C24009 - CPV Hunter - MSER - Order Form and Short Form T&Cs - v1.0).

This package is to be undertaken in the following geographic area;

1. Lands' End to Portsmouth, West Solent.

Bidders are required to submit their quotes utilising the Bidding Tool (C24009 - CPV Hunter - MSER - Bidding Tool - v1.0).

The purpose of this notice is to make the SoR available to, and invite, potential suppliers to confirm they can fully meet the requirements by providing a fully itemised bid for the complete and specified work package.

Therefore, the Authority will use the following timeline for this contract only. It is as follows;

1. 1200hrs, 16 September2022 - deadline for clarification submission to the Authority;

2. 1700hrs, 30 September 2022 - deadline for submission of bidding tool and specified documents and acceptances;

3. 30 September 2022 - evaluation;

4. (on or around) 03 October 2022 - contract award;

5. 07 November 2022 - Contract Start; and

6. 18 November 2022 - Contract End.

The Authority reserves the right to withdraw this opportunity, for any reason, at any point, prior to contract award.

Bidders are invited to submit compliant bids by email to; MaritimeProcurement@homeoffice.gov.uk by 1700hrs, Friday 30 September 2022 quoting the procurement reference of C24009.

Additional information: ***UPDATE 1 - 23 Sept 2022***Due to unforeseen circumstances, the deadline for submissions is extended. Suppliers who have submitted bids are allowed to resubmit bids.Location;1. Lands' End to Portsmouth, West Solent.Timings;1. 1200hrs, 16 September2022 - deadline for clarification submission to the Authority;2. 1700hrs, 23 September 2022 - deadline for submission of bidding tool and specified documents and acceptances;3. 26 - 30 September 2022 - evaluation;4. (on or around) 03 October 2022 - contract award;5. 07 November 2022 - Contract Start; and6. 18 November 2022 - Contract End.