Portable Vessel Arrest System for Maritime Enforcement

The Home Office Border Security Command Maritime is seeking suppliers to provide a portable vessel arrest system for maritime law enforcement and border security operations. This preliminary market engagement notice invites interested parties to express capability and interest before a formal tender is released. The required system must enable trained maritime enforcement personnel to safely intercept and stop non-compliant vessels during pursuit operations. It should disable or reduce the propulsion capability of target vessels, resulting in controlled speed and maneuverability reduction to facilitate safe interdiction and boarding. Key Requirements: The solution must be portable, self-contained, and manually operated with no permanent vessel integration needed. It should be deployable by trained personnel from RHIBs and patrol craft in coastal and offshore environments, effective against vessels of varying sizes and high-speed targets, while minimizing injury risks to enforcement crews, target vessel occupants, and the public. Technical Specifications: The system must be handheld or operator-carried, require no structural modifications or integration with host vessel systems, need no dedicated electrical power, and be transferable between vessels without modification. It must be suitable for safe carriage and storage aboard operational maritime enforcement vessels. Next Steps: Interested suppliers must register on the Home Office eSourcing Portal (https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com/) and the UK Government's Find a Tender Service via GOV.UK One Login (https://signin.account.gov.uk/sign-in-or-create) before the formal tender is issued.