Charter of Vessels to Support Search , Rescue and Recovery activities

Home Office

Chartering of specialist search and rescue vessels to support border security command operations. The service involves the provision of maritime assets capable of conducting search, rescue, and recovery activities in support of national border security requirements.

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Awarded value: £30.2m; As published
Published: 28 April 2026; Find a Tender
Awarded: 23 March 2026; Aeolian Offshore Ltd
Contract length: Not stated

What the buyer is asking for

Provision of maritime search, rescue, and recovery vessel chartering services to support government border security and maritime operations.

Lifecycle

Publishedon Find a Tender
28 April 2026
Contract awardedto Aeolian Offshore Ltd
23 March 2026
Contract starts
Contract endsEnd date not published

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The buyer

Type: Other public body
Vessel charter contracts, 24 months: 5
Open vessel charter tenders: 0
Typical vessel charter contract: £1.3m

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How it compares

172× the typical vessel charter contract (£176k).

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Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/2870706/charter-of-vessels-to-support-search-rescue-and-recovery-activities
Buyer reference: Not published
Source: Find a Tender
Last checked: 12 October 2026

Home Office. Charter of Vessels to Support Search , Rescue and Recovery activities. Contract award, 28 April 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/2870706/charter-of-vessels-to-support-search-rescue-and-recovery-activities (accessed 12 October 2026).