Open7 days left · closes midday, Monday 5 October 2026

Hovercraft for Home Office International Operations

Home Office · Central government

In brief

Home Office is looking for suppliers for vehicle and fleet work (London).

The estimated value is £82,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 4 months, starting 26 October 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at midday, Monday 5 October 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: 11:59pm, Thursday 1 October 2026
Bids by: midday, Monday 5 October 2026

Competition

Typical: a median of 4 bids per contract for this buyer (from 9 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

The Buyer wishes to appoint a supplier to provide the supply of a search and rescue hovercraft, dedicated transport trailer, training, recommended spares package, warranty and after-sales technical support for deployment in Tunisia

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 7 days?That is tight, especially for a first bid with this buyer.
Is a contract of about £82,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in London?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Send clarification questions before 11:59pm, Thursday 1 October 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Monday 5 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

21 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 089384-2026

About the buyer

Home OfficeLast 12 months

Procurements

205

Awards

116

Suppliers it has used most for vehicle and fleet

Briggs Equipment UK Limited1 contract
Critical Simulations Ltd1 contract
GAP Group Limited1 contract
Nationwide Transport Breakdown Services Ltd1 contract

All tenders and awards from Home Office

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From notice 089384-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 21 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 27 September 2026.