--- title: "C22466 - HMC Valiant - Ships Life Extension Programme (SLEP)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1ce5fe73-8e90-46dc-b269-3e91ca8d4741" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1ce5fe73-8e90-46dc-b269-3e91ca8d4741" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1ce5fe73-8e90-46dc-b269-3e91ca8d4741.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1ce5fe73-8e90-46dc-b269-3e91ca8d4741.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "ATAMIS LTD" published: "2022-02-03" --- # C22466 - HMC Valiant - Ships Life Extension Programme (SLEP) Buyer: ATAMIS LTD Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1ce5fe73-8e90-46dc-b269-3e91ca8d4741 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1ce5fe73-8e90-46dc-b269-3e91ca8d4741) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1ce5fe73-8e90-46dc-b269-3e91ca8d4741.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "C22466 - HMC Valiant - Ships Life Extension Programme (SLEP)" is being managed by the Border Force Maritime Command, which operates under the Home Office. This project falls under the industry category of reconditioning services for ships and boats and is located in the United Kingdom. Currently, the procurement is in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 16th February 2022. Suppliers interested in this tender must register on the Authority's e-Sourcing portal by this deadline to express their intention to participate. This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in maritime services, particularly those involved in ship maintenance, repair, and reconditioning. Companies that offer administrative, technical, and certification services, as well as those able to provide comprehensive dry dock packages, will be well-positioned to compete. Given the focus on compliance and safety recertification for a fleet that operates in both national and international waters, suppliers with relevant expertise and a robust workforce will find this procurement particularly suited to their capabilities. ## Notice Border Force Maritime Command is a law enforcement command within the Home Office (the "Authority") that operates a fleet of five (5) Cutters (c.42m) and six (6) Coastal Patrol Vessels (c.18m). Her Majesty's Cutter (HMC) Valiant requires a Ships Life Extension Programme (SLEP) to be undertaken to ensure that the current fleet of Cutters can meet operational demands now and in the future. Please note, to participate in this procurement exercise, supplier(s) would be required to register on the Authority's e-Sourcing portal as part of their expression of interest. Registration can be found at; https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html. Additional information: The Authority currently operates a fleet of eleven sea going patrol craft operating in both UK National and International waters.Four of the current Cutter fleet are Damen 4207 patrol vessels, built in accordance with Lloyds 100A+ and hold valid Maritime Coastguard Agency International Load-line certification.HMC Valiant is one of these four vessels.The primary roles of the Cutters are:a) To provide a mobile, flexible, seaborne force capable of maintaining an effective deterrent against illegal immigration, smuggling and other breaches of the law administered by Border Force both within and outside the territorial waters of the UK in support of the UK's national security strategy;b) To increase maritime intelligence, undertake surveillance and improve international liaison in combating illegal immigration, the smuggling of drugs and movement of instruments of terrorism by sea;c) To intercept suspect vessels in territorial and international waters; andd) To provide mutual assistance to EU countries, the Channel Isles, the Isle of Man and other partners on the UK border.In addition to these primary responsibilities, Border Force also undertake tasks on behalf of the Ministry of Defence, Maritime and Coastguard Authority, National Crime Agency, Police and UK Fisheries Agencies.The Authority is seeking to conduct a Ships Life Extension Programme (SLEP) to HMC Valiant (IMO: 9293698). A full Specification of Requirements along with technical documents will be published in due course.The objective of this SLEP is to provide the requirements for;1. Maintenance of equipment and machinery;2. Recertification of all safety equipment;3. Rectification of specified defects; and, if applicable;4. Conduct modifications and equipment system upgrades to the fabric of the vessel; and 5. Issue of a new 5-year Maritime Coastguard Agency International Load-line certificate by the Maritime Coastguard Agency.As a guide, the specification will be a comprehensive dry dock package and will include below water line maintenance, machinery maintenance, as well as painting of the hull and superstructure. There will also be several work items where Original Equipment Manufacturers are required to carry out upgrade work which will require support of all trades from the supplier's workforce. The primary supplier will be required to deliver administrative, technical and certification services or acquire the ability to deliver these services, as detailed in the Specification of Requirements.Suppliers who are interested in participating in this opportunity are requested to send an expression of interest to HMCValiantSLEP@homeoffice.gov.uk at which point they will be added to this event on the Authority's eSourcing portal. Registration for expressions of interest will close at 1200hrs, Wednesday, 16 February 2022. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fcdfb63-a568-4670-892a-17f8ec9de3a1 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | 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 Feb 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 16 Feb 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ATAMIS LTD | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M5 3LZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West | | Local authority | Salford | | Electoral ward | Quays | | Westminster constituency | Salford | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50244000 - Reconditioning services of ships or boats ## Release History - 3 Feb 2022 at 14:22 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fcdfb63-a568-4670-892a-17f8ec9de3a1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fcdfb63-a568-4670-892a-17f8ec9de3a1 3rd February 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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