Survey and Coding Certification for BSC RHIBs
The contract covers annual Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) workboat surveys and the issue of MCA Workboat Code 3 certification for each Border Security Command (BSC) rigid-hulled inflatable boat (RHIB), providing a full five-year certification period from work commencing on 1 January 2027. The Home Office, the UK government department responsible for immigration, border security and related national security functions, requires the supplier to complete the works specified in the Statement of Requirements and Pricing Tool, including site-specific activities and certification of vessels currently built and operated under MCA Workboat Code Edition 2 Amendment 1. The RHIBs currently hold certification for operation category 4/3R up to 10 nautical miles. The estimated contract value is £40,000, with delivery at the locations identified in the tender documentation across the United Kingdom. The critical qualification requirement is that bidders must be able to carry out the MCA Workboat survey and issue the required MCA Workboat Code 3 certifications for the full five-year period.
Buyer: Home Office. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 6 Oct 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £40k
- Bids close: 3 Nov 2026
- Location: Westminster
- Procedure: Below threshold - open competition
- Contract period: 4 Jan 2027 to 31 Dec 2029
- Category: Marine patrol vessels (34511100)
From the official notice
This is notice of a Tender opportunity to perform the annual MCA Workboat survey and issue of MCA Workboat Code 3 certifications for each Border Security Command (BSC) RHIB for a full five-year certification period. The work should begin on 1st January 2027 The full package of works required is detailed in the Statement of Requirements and Pricing Tool available via the ITT. The RHIBs are built in accordance with MCA Work Boat Code Edition 2 Amendment 1 and hold current certification for operation category 4/3R 10 Nautical Miles The full package of works required is detailed in the Statement of Requirements and Pricing Tool available via the ITT. This is includes the location information for the site of the works. Please ensure you are familiar with thelocation requirements before bidding The Buyer is using Jaggaer for this procurement which means the Tender is available only in electronic form. https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com/ The Invitation to Tender (ITT) can be viewed from the login page by anyone. However, you need to register and login to express interest and participate in the ITT. Bidders are required to complete the Qualification, Technical and Commercial Envelopes. To Prepare and Submit an ITT Response Supplier responses can be configured within JAGGAER ONE, to do so: Navigate to Sourcing > ITT. Select from the sub-menu items:- ITTs Open to All Suppliers Bidders will also need to be registered on the UK Government's Central Digital Platform (Find a Tender Service...
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 3 Nov 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £40k.
Who can apply?
The buyer has marked it as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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