Tenders/BSC Cutter Fleet Maintenance (1-Year)

BSC Cutter Fleet Maintenance (1-Year)

Home Office

Published: Nov 11, 2026

Updated: Nov 12, 2026

About This Opportunity

This is a works contract in the security and defense and general supplies sectors, with a focus on Border Security and Vehicles. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for civil works in the security and defense sector. Works contracts of this nature generally require demonstrated experience in similar infrastructure projects, adequate equipment and technical personnel, and financial capacity including bank guarantees. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.

Description

This is a planned procurement opportunity notice to inform potential bidders of an upcoming competition for a 3-Year Contract (with optional extensions) covering Planned & Reactive Maintenance, Safety Equipment Rectification, Defect Repairs and Dry-Docking Services for the Border Security Command Maritime fleet of four Damen 4207 Class Cutters. Contract Term: Initial 1 year with options for up to 2 additional one-year extensions (1+1+1). Scope of Work: The requirement will cover the following vessels: • HMC Seeker • HMC Searcher • HMC Vigilant • HMC Valiant Important: The procurement will be awarded as a single contract covering all four cutters, with one supplier taking overall responsibility for delivery, including the management of any specialist subcontractors and OEM support providers. Indicative Work Packages: • General Requirements of Work • Annual Planned Maintenance • Maintenance and Safety Equipment Recertification (MSER) • Statutory Surveys, Inspections and Certification • Dry-Docking and Underwater Inspection Activities • Hull, Machinery and Equipment Maintenance • Defect Rectification • Reactive and Emergent Repair Works • MCA Load Line Compliance Activities • Warranty Support • Project Management, Reporting and Governance • Supply Chain and Subcontractor Management Key Dates: • Opportunity to bid: Expected release February 2027 • Contract start: 1 May 2027 Technical Responses: Full details of the requirement, including vessel-specific maintenance requirements, dry-docking schedules, certification requirements, KPIs, reporting obligations and performance standards, will be provided at the Invitation to Tender (ITT) stage. Please note: The opportunity to bid for this contract will be run via the Home Office eSourcing Portal (Jaggaer). Bidders must ensure they are registered: https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com/ The Authority notes that the requirement is within the scope of consideration under PPN 025. An assessment of the applicability and implications of PPN 025 is currently ongoing, and the Authority will take the outcome of that assessment into account as part of this procurement process.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on November 11, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 107282-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Home Office

Home Office has issued 632 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 31 currently open and 472 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Security, Defense & Justice, and Governance & Public Administration. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: November 12, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Home Office in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Works contract in the Security, Defense & Justice sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 107282-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.