Maritime Capabilities Replacement Programme (MCRP)

Concepts

• ships and boats
• potential replacement vessel options
• maritime security
• replacement
• maritime
• mcrp
• ships
• marine patrol vessels
• specialised boats
• surveillance boats

Location

London

Description

The Authority acting through Border Force (BF) is conducting a review of its maritime capabilities with potential for a replacement of the current fleet. The current fleet consists of 5 Cutters and 6 Coastal Patrol Vessels (CPVs). The new vessels will be required to contribute to Maritime Security through cross Government working (particularly with the MOD/Royal Navy) and provide support to the Military in a National crisis response. Noting the additional capabilities required (noted in more detail at section 11.7), the new vessels will be procured via the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 (as amended) or as a defence and security contract under the Procurement Act 2023 if a tender notice is issued after its commencement (likely 1 October 2024).

CPV Codes

• 34500000 - Ships and boats
• 34510000 - Ships
• 34511100 - Marine patrol vessels
• 34521000 - Specialised boats
• 34521100 - Surveillance boats
• 34521200 - Customs patrol boats
• 35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

Indicators

Other Information

As part of this initial market engagement exercise, Border Force is looking to engage with interested suppliers to better inform a future procurement with respect to capacity, capability, costings and timelines. Please see section II.7 for additional detail on the procurement and how to participate. The Contracting Authority intends to use an eTendering system in this procurement exercise and reserves the right to use a reverse auction.