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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: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a0654792-34b4-47c8-9b34-b1f7485ce471

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd93fc27-79fe-4b08-a833-669799522b88 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Apr 2025 - 16 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £123,634 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOUTHAMPTON MARINE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34500000 - Ships and boats
- 34511100 - Marine patrol vessels

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2025 at 15:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd93fc27-79fe-4b08-a833-669799522b88

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd93fc27-79fe-4b08-a833-669799522b88
  25th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/62e5cb68-fba4-4888-924b-179c3ff05391
  Redacted Contract for HMC Valiant Intermediate Docking

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-short-form-contract

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