HMC Valiant - MCA Load Line docking and inspection

What the buyer is asking for

This is notice of a planned procurement opportunity to perform the MCA Load Line docking and equipment inspection on HMC Valiant. The Cutter docking activities will take place early 2027 for a maximum of 3 weeks. This notice is issued to enable potential bidders to prepare for, and express an interest in, this work. The requirement will include dry docking the vessel, inspecting the underwater hull preservation, hull valves, anodes, removal and inspection of the shaft line, rudders and stabilisers. Also including the inspection of internal tanks throughout the Cutter. The full requirement will be provided at Tender stage, expected to be inJanuary 2027. The regional location for this opportunity will be based on operational activity and confirmed when the Tender Opportunity is launched. The tender opportunity will be issued via the Home Office eSourcing Portal and bidders must therefore ensure they have registered: https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com/ Bidders will also need to be registered on the UK Government's Central Digital Platform (Find a Tender Service). This is known as GOV.UK One Login and can be accessed at https://signin.account.gov.uk/sign-in-or-create

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Timeline

3 published dates · Europe/London

1. Tender notice published16 days ago

   21 Oct 2026, 15:45 BST
2. Submission deadlinein 77 days

   22 Jan 2027, 23:59 GMT
3. Award decision expected byin 152 days

   7 Apr 2027, 23:59 BST

Commercial outcome and contract awards

Nothing awarded yet

Notice history

2 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender

1. Pipeline or early engagement notice10 Aug 2026, 16:50 BST075921-2026
2. Notice published21 Oct 2026, 15:45 BST099628-2026