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title: "C17680 - Loadline Inspection and Docking - HMC Valiant"
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# C17680 - Loadline Inspection and Docking - HMC Valiant

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6206580f-80ab-4af3-b6c9-24ad7a16ad30

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## Summary

The Home Office is seeking tenders for the project titled "C17680 - Loadline Inspection and Docking - HMC Valiant", aimed at conducting dry docking and inspection services for the HMC Valiant Cutter, part of their fleet. This procurement falls under the Ships and Boats industry category (CPV code: 34500000) and is set in the Eastern Mediterranean region, specifically Pireas, Perama, or Salamina in Greece. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions due by 1200hrs GMT on 2nd March 2020, and the contract period scheduled to commence on 16th March 2020, concluding by 6th April 2020. This limited tender operates as a competitive quotation process for services below threshold.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in marine services, ship maintenance, and inspection works, particularly those experienced in dry docking operations. Companies that can provide itemised quotations in EURO and ensure compliance with the Home Office Standard Short Form Services Terms and Conditions are encouraged to participate. This tender may especially benefit small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their portfolios in the maritime sector, given the specific nature of the requirements and the geographical constraints of the bid.

## Notice

Border Force (BF) is a Directorate of the Home Office. BF operate a fleet of five (5) Cutters. One of these Cutters, HMC Valiant (4207 Class), has a requirement for a period of dry docking to include; Loadline Inspection and some general maintenance. The full package of works required is detailed in the attached Statement of Requirements (SoR) - C17680 - SoR - HMC Valiant - LLID - vf. Following this sourcing exercise based on written quotation, this contract will commence on the 16th March 2020. Upon successful acceptance of HMC Valiant by the supplier, the work package is required to be undertaken between 16th March 2020 and 6th April 2020 in line with the Cutters' operational working pattern. It is a critical requirement that this package is to be undertaken in the following geographic area; 1. Europe (Eastern Mediterranean) - Pireas, Perama or Salamina, Greece. Bidders are required to submit their written quotations in both .pdf and .docx formats. The purpose of this notice is to make the SoR available to, and invite, potential suppliers to confirm they can fully meet the requirements by providing a fully itemised written quotation for the complete and specified work package. The quotation is to be submitted in currency, EURO. Those potential suppliers are invited to send an email to; Ian McDermott, Home Office Commercial at Ian.Mcdermott@homeoffice.gov.uk , confirming their interest in this opportunity, providing the itemised quotation, in addition to confirmation of yard availability over the stated dates. Furthermore, confirmation of agreement to the Home Office Standard Short Form Services Terms and Conditions (C17680 - T&Cs - HMC Valiant - LLID) on which the contract will be awarded is required. Quotations should also be accompanied by a Cardinal Date Plan (CDP) as stated in the SoR, section 5.6. All required documentation should be submitted via email to Ian McDermott, at the address above, no later than: 1200hrs GMT, Monday 2nd March 2020. Additional information: Critical Requirement - location of works - Europe (Eastern Mediterranean) - Pireas, Perama or Salamina, Greece

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b30e1e58-746b-44cf-8d3d-954a44a4b031 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Mar 2020 - 6 Apr 2020 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HOME OFFICE |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34500000 - Ships and boats

## Release History

- 31 Jan 2020 at 11:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b30e1e58-746b-44cf-8d3d-954a44a4b031

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b30e1e58-746b-44cf-8d3d-954a44a4b031
  31st January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-8888.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/58000000L5A4/a/4I000001QpBg/dJDRQ9GkmCLBbwWdYJHiH6KeRtUexivBzN0cg7048EE
  C17680 - SoR - HMC Valiant - LLID - vf
- https://atamis-8888.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/58000000L5A4/a/4I000001QpBl/uk1MMV4HgzuH4JsLTCEbo6O9QEsj8769XQKiM1piDX0
  C17680 - T&Cs - HMC Valiant - LLID
- https://atamis-8888.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/58000000L5A4/a/4I000001QpBq/cLNNBKn0bRiZEnUu5_5FCsukONo2moFfxj2EBOcgU7Y
  C17680 - Annex B - HMC Valiant - Damen 4207 - Drg. No 549852-000-002(I) - As Built - General Arrangement - 15-06-2001
- https://atamis-8888.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/58000000L5A4/a/4I000001QpBv/IQAyGesApcVy7nyWAjskf8Wt6rZ73lPAW5qd4TT7JvQ
  C17680 - Annex K - HMC Valiant - DAMEN 4207 - Drg. No 549852-100-050(E) - Docking Plan - 08-02-2002
- https://atamis-8888.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/58000000L5A4/a/4I000001QpC0/pF73Fu6.st7vFAYfr4aHpTZVx6G2OC3DtCUaTQWGseE
  C17680 - Annex L - HMC Valiant - International Paint Specification - Tech 050919
- https://atamis-8888.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/58000000L5A4/a/4I000001QpC5/sjxwBMXPfS1Ke8eXWibc2ikrPQ7JKyJPeZUxwsFVZRI
  C17680 - Annex M - HMC Valiant - Basin Trials Report Form
- https://atamis-8888.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/58000000L5A4/a/4I000001QpCA/PVVU9KUNozKaoMHtIMCy2L_VCGRP3XY2_2AgoxbuHlE
  C17680 - Annex N - HMC Valiant - Sea Trials Report Form

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