AwardedAwarded 27 January 2026
project_19630 - HMC Vigilant Maintenance and Safety Equipment Recertification (MSER)
Home Office · Central government
In brief
Home Office awarded this contract to Southampton Marine Services on 27 January 2026.
The notice gives a value of £100,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 3 weeks, starting 9 February 2026.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
What the notice says
This is notice of a planned procurement opportunity to perform Planned Maintenance and Safety Equipment Recertification (MSER) for the Border Force Patrol Vessel HM Cutter Valiant. The work will be needed between 9th February and 4th March.
This notice is issued to enable potential bidders to prepare for, and express an interest in, this work.
The requirement will include the Inspection, Testing and Certification of Safety Equipment as well as general Vessel Maintenance Tasks. Modifications and Defect Rectification will also be required.
The full requirement will be provided at Tender stage, expected to be at the end of November 2025
The regional location for this opportunity will be based on operational activity and confirmed when the Tender Opportunity is launched.
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/
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Southampton Marine Services | £135,948 | 9 February 2026 to 4 March 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Planned procurement notice · UK3, notice 061443-2025
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 077926-2025
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 007223-2026
About the buyer
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From notice 061443-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 1 October 2025, last updated 27 January 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.