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HMC Valiant MCA Intermediate Docking including out of water inspection

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25 Mar 2025 at 15:37

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Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office has awarded a contract for the intermediate docking and out-of-water inspection of HMC Valiant, a marine patrol vessel. This procurement falls under the industry category of "Ships and boats," specifically "Marine patrol vessels." The contract was awarded through a limited procurement method involving competitive quotations below the threshold. The contract period starts on 14 April 2025 and ends on 16 May 2025. The work is geographically located along the East and South coast of England, from The Wash to Plymouth. Key deadlines included the bidding tool submission by 1700hrs on 28 February 2025, with an evaluation period in the first week of March, followed by contract award around 17 March 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in marine maintenance and inspection services, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that meet the specific requirements outlined in the Specification of Requirements (SoR) and Bidding Tool (BT). Companies like Southampton Marine Services Ltd, which secured the contract, may benefit from similar opportunities in the future. Interested businesses should be capable of delivering comprehensive itemised bids for planned maintenance and load line surveys, ensuring adherence to the technical specifications and deadlines. The use of UK Government's Short Form Terms and Conditions for Goods and Services also ensures a straightforward contract management process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HMC Valiant MCA Intermediate Docking including out of water inspection

Notice Description

Border Force (BF) operate a fleet of circa thirty (30) surface vessels including five (5) Cutters. One of these Cutters, HMC Valiant (4207 Class), has a requirement for a period of Planned Maintenance and Out of Water Interim MCA Load Line Survey and Outer Bottom Inspection. The full package of works required is detailed in the attached Specification of Requirements (SoR) (HMC Valiant - Intermediate Docking - SOR - v1.0) and Bidding Tool (BT) (HMC Valiant - Biding Tool - v1.0). This opportunity will be let using the UK Government Short Form Terms and Conditions for Goods and Services (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-short-form-contract). This package of works is to be undertaken in the following geographic area; 1. The East and South coast of England from The Wash to Plymouth. Bidders are required to submit their quotes utilising the Bidding Tool ( HMC Valiant - Intermediate Docking - Bidding Tool - v1.0). The purpose of this notice is to make the SoR and BT available to, and invite, potential suppliers to confirm they can fully meet the requirements by providing a fully itemised bid for the complete and specified work package. Therefore, the following timeline for this contract only is as follows; 1. 1200hrs, 22 February 2025 - deadline for clarification submission to the Buyer. 2. 1700hrs, 28 February 2025 - deadline for submission of bidding tool and specified documents and acceptances. 3. w/c 3rd March 2025 - evaluation/moderation. 4. (On or around) 17 March 2025 - contract award. 5. 14 April 2025 - Contract Start; and 6. 16 May 2025 - Contract End. The Buyer reserves the right to change or withdraw this opportunity, for any reason, at any point, prior to contract award. Bidders are invited to submit compliant bids by email to; MaritimeProcurement@homeoffice.gov.uk no later than 1700hrs, Friday 28 February 2025 quoting the procurement reference in the email subject line.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a0654792-34b4-47c8-9b34-b1f7485ce471
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd93fc27-79fe-4b08-a833-669799522b88
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34500000 - Ships and boats

34511100 - Marine patrol vessels

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£123,634 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
13 Apr 2025 - 16 May 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
maritimeprocurement@homeoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOUTHAMPTON MARINE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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