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HMC Valiant MCA Intermediate Docking including out of water inspection

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04 Feb 2025 at 10:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office has initiated a procurement process for the "HMC Valiant MCA Intermediate Docking including out of water inspection". This tender is in the Marine patrol vessels industry category and is focused on the East and South coast of England. The procurement stage is currently in the tender phase. Key dates include a clarification submission deadline at 1200hrs on 22 February 2025, a final submission deadline at 1700hrs on 28 February 2025, evaluation and moderation in the week commencing 3rd March 2025, with a contract award expected on or around 17 March 2025. The contract period will start on 14 April 2025 and end on 16 May 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in marine services and maintenance. SMEs are encouraged to participate, providing a great chance for growth and expansion through government contracts. Businesses with expertise in planned maintenance, out of water inspections, and marine surveying will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. The open procurement process ensures a competitive bidding environment, giving qualified suppliers the opportunity to secure a comprehensive work package under the UK Government's Short Form Terms and Conditions for Goods and Services.

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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-f8560820-e25b-46a2-8346-b52201b29184
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3c68ece-0af7-4ad3-9d73-cb6d6a80751d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Apr 2025 - 16 May 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

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