Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c8a-06a2-7298-8785-a6376f9c20bd/c22466-hmc-valiant-ships-life-extension-programme-slep pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # C22466 - HMC Valiant - Ships Life Extension Programme (SLEP) [Atamis Ltd](https://tendernation.io/buyers/atamis-ltd) Open field Estimated value £2,500,000 Published 3 Feb 2022 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender 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; [homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html](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 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. Read full description ## CPV classification Reconditioning services of ships or boats Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/1ce5fe73-8e90-46dc-b269-3e91ca8d4741) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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