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title: "HMC Valiant MCA Intermediate Docking including out of water inspection"
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# HMC Valiant MCA Intermediate Docking including out of water inspection

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-01f0c426-5369-447c-b530-064c6234b8b7

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## Summary

The Home Office has announced a planned procurement process for the docking and out-of-water inspection of the HMC Valiant under the title "HMC Valiant MCA Intermediate Docking including out of water inspection." This project falls under the marine patrol vessels category, with CPV classification ID 34511100, and covers locations including British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. Key dates for this procurement include the future notice publication on 10th January 2025, with the contract period expected to commence on 10th March 2025 and conclude by 30th May 2025. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, and full tender requirements will be disclosed at a later date based on operational needs.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses involved in dry docking, ship inspection, and maintenance services, particularly those capable of working with marine patrol vessels. The project involves hull inspection, painting, and anode replacement to meet Load Line standards, making it ideal for firms with experience in maritime repair and compliance. The Home Office has encouraged participation from SMEs, providing a valuable growth opportunity for smaller enterprises specializing in maritime services. Businesses with the necessary skills and capacity to undertake such complex tasks are well-suited to compete for this contract, which promises substantial engagement over the stated contract period.

## Notice

The Opportunity to bid for this competition will be at the beginning January 2025. The basic requirement will be: Dry docking of HMC Valiant to undertake out of water inspection and MCA Intermediate Docking of the ship's hull and fittings to meet Load Line standards, including hull painting and replacement of hull anodes. The full requirement will be provided at Tender stage when full needs for the vessel are known. Please note that although the opportunity is currently listed as Any Region - the region that this work will be required will be based on operational activity and confirmed when the Tender Opportunity is launched.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e83236d-40a4-458e-8434-a704c7b8895d |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 10 Mar 2025 - 30 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HOME OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34511100 - Marine patrol vessels

## Release History

- 3 Dec 2024 at 12:02 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e83236d-40a4-458e-8434-a704c7b8895d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e83236d-40a4-458e-8434-a704c7b8895d
  3rd December 2024 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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