How to win: BSC Cutter Fleet Maintenance (1-Year)

About this contract

This is a planned procurement opportunity notice to inform potential bidders of an upcoming competition for a 3-Year Contract (with optional extensions) covering Planned & Reactive Maintenance, Safety Equipment Rectification, Defect Repairs and Dry-Docking Services for the Border Security Command Maritime fleet of four Damen 4207 Class Cutters. Contract Term: Initial 1 year with options for up to 2 additional one-year extensions (1+1+1). Scope of Work: The requirement will cover the following vessels: • HMC Seeker • HMC Searcher • HMC Vigilant • HMC Valiant Important: The procurement will be awarded as a single contract covering all four cutters, with one supplier taking overall responsibility for delivery, including the management of any specialist subcontractors and OEM support providers. Indicative Work Packages: • General Requirements of Work • Annual Planned Maintenance • Maintenance and Safety Equipment Recertification (MSER) • Statutory Surveys, Inspections and Certification • Dry-Docking and Underwater Inspection Activities • Hull, Machinery and Equipment Maintenance • Defect Rectification • Reactive and Emergent Repair Works • MCA Load Line

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