Design, Manufacture and Supply of Cabined Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) for Dorset Police
South West Police Procurement Department (SWPPD) · Awarded contract
AwardedDesign, Manufacture and Supply of Cabined Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) for Dorset Police
Awarded 16 Sep 2019
Awarded16 Sep 2019
Value£240,000.00
SupplierRibcraft Ltd
RegionSouth West
CategoryPublic Safety & Security
Ended 7y 2mo ago1d term
Awarded 16 Sept 2019Expired 17 Sept 2019
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South West Police Procurement Department (SWPPD) awarded a contract to Ribcraft Ltd for the design, manufacture, and supply of a Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) coded commercially constructed Cabined Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB).
The vessel is intended for use by Dorset Police as a fast patrol boat, diving platform, body recovery and search vessel, and for maritime counter terrorism and firearms operations.
The RHIB was required to have a robust design and a minimum operational life of at least 10 years.
The contract value was £240,000.
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