project_19716 - RENTAL OF SUPPLY AND SERVICE FOR 8 x 20 MAN TYPE S30 SOLAS A Pack LIFE RAFTS

This is notice of a planned procurement opportunity to supply 8 x 20-man type S30 SOLAS A Pack life rafts complete with Hydrostatic release units, in respect of:-

a. HMC Seeker

b. HMC Searcher

c. HMC Vigilant

d. HMC Valiant

Onboard life rafts (2 x life rafts per Cutter)

The contract will be required to be in place by March 2026.

This notice is issued to enable potential bidders to prepare for, and express an interest in, this work.

The requirement will include: -

a. Rental supply of 8 x 20-man Type S30 SOLAS A pack cylindrical hard case life rafts

b. Service/exchange of the above life rafts every 30 months.

c. Supply of replacement life raft upon: -

1. Activation of a life raft within the 30-month service life

2. Failure of a life raft to pass the annual CO2 test for continued service

d. Include all transportation costs to nominated UK ports.

e. Able to supply upon request service/exchange life rafts outwit the UK.

f. Supply of logbooks to record annual inspections

g. Training in the annual CO2 test

h. Supply 8 x Hydrostatic Release Units every 24 months

The full requirement will be provided at Tender stage, expected to be from mid-December 2025.

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/