RE: Borderforce - Maritime Capability Replacement Programme2 Apr 2024 17:45
Tender notice is issued after its commencement (likely 1 October 2024). It is expected that UK, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies suppliers will be allowed to bid for this opportunity. They may submit bids with international sub-contractors or they may form joint ventures or consortia or similar with international parties, subject to appropriate legally binding agreements being in place. Please note the following:
• A Modified Off the Shelf solution to meet military requirements is expected (or potentially a new design) which may include; enhanced resilience (additional ballistic protection), an armoury / magazine, enhanced survivability (watertight compartments), hull signature control measures etc. Consortiums or joint ventures must be led by a UK, British Overseas Territory or Crown Dependency supplier
• The ambition of the Authority is to enable the design modifications, procurement activity, assembly and commissioning to be delivered in the UK (or British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) (in line with the security requirements)
• Vessel support for an initial short period (tbc) (as necessary) would be provided in the UK.
Any security requirements and financial standing assessments will be equally applicable to all parties in the supply chain.
The precise mix of vessels has not yet been agreed and will be informed by Market Engagement.
As part of this initial market engagement exercise, Border Force is looking to engage with a range of interested suppliers (including those based overseas) to better inform a future procurement with respect to capacity, capability, configuration, costings and timelines.
The initial data gathered will be used to inform decisions around how Border Force might deliver the future capability including a high-level view of potential replacement vessel options and the fleet mix (this could also include through-life support, training, communications systems, and other associated equipment) and future procurement strategies and routes.
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