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title: "HMC Valiant - Ships Life Extension Programme (SLEP)"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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# HMC Valiant - Ships Life Extension Programme (SLEP)

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f5c7b036-7bc4-4215-95af-e5e4b536dac9

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## Summary

The Home Office is initiating the procurement process for the "HMC Valiant - Ships Life Extension Programme (SLEP)", a significant project in the marine industry, with planned activities taking place in Manchester, United Kingdom. Currently at the planning stage, key milestones include an engagement end date of 15th June 2022. Interested parties should note that the projected start date for the programme is 22nd August 2022, with completion expected by 9th December 2022. The contract value is estimated at £2,000,000, and this opportunity falls under the main procurement category of services, specifically related to marine patrol vessels and vessel repair services.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in maritime services, including vessel repair, conversion, and upgrading, to engage in a substantial project funded by the government. Companies specialising in marine maintenance, particularly those with expertise in surveillance and customs patrol vessels, will find this opportunity particularly suited to their capabilities. The duration of approximately 12 to 14 weeks allows for businesses to effectively plan their resources and schedule to meet the project requirements.

## Notice

Contracts Finder Notice to inform potential bidders that the Contract Notice for this opportunity has been published on Find a Tender. The notice reference is: 2022/S 000-012560. Additional information: Start DateThe preferred start date for HMC Valiant's SLEP is; Monday, 22 August 2022, but should start no later than Monday, 05 September 2022.DurationThe docking is expected to last approximately twelve (12) weeks, but must last no longer than fourteen (14) weeks.Completion DateThe latest this docking must be completed by is Friday, 09 December 2022.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5db49427-2c94-4d3a-8c45-5a19c2822007 |
| 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 | 18 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 15 Jun 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| 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 | 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
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 34500000 - Ships and boats
- 34511100 - Marine patrol vessels
- 34521100 - Surveillance boats
- 34521200 - Customs patrol boats
- 50241100 - Vessel repair services
- 50242000 - Conversion services of ships
- 50244000 - Reconditioning services of ships or boats
- 50245000 - Upgrading services of ships
- 50246300 - Repair and maintenance services of floating structures
- 50610000 - Repair and maintenance services of security equipment
- 50660000 - Repair and maintenance services of military electronic systems

## Release History

- 18 May 2022 at 08:52 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5db49427-2c94-4d3a-8c45-5a19c2822007

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5db49427-2c94-4d3a-8c45-5a19c2822007
  18th May 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

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