Tender

Defence Marine Services - Offshore Support to Military Training and Exercises

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has issued a tender titled "Defence Marine Services - Offshore Support to Military Training and Exercises" under the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations (2011). The procurement aims to provide discrete Defence Marine Services for Offshore Support to Military Training and Exercises in various UK waters and overseas territories. The contract, lasting 120 months, will involve supporting military training, exercises, trials, and operations. The procurement method is a selective competitive procedure with negotiation, with a tender period ending on 18th April 2023 and a contract period starting on 1st April 2025 and ending on 31st March 2035.

This procurement opportunity offers potential for business growth in the marine services sector. Businesses specialising in maritime support, marine operations, and military training services are well-suited to compete. SMEs are encouraged to participate, and the opportunity presents a chance to engage in a long-term contract with the Ministry of Defence. The contract involves delivering services at various global locations, providing an extensive scope for service delivery and collaboration within the Defence sector.

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Notice Title

Defence Marine Services - Offshore Support to Military Training and Exercises

Notice Description

This is a notification for Transparency purposes to notify release of the ITN documentation to the downselected bidders following a successful DPQQ held earlier this year. New bidders are not being invited to participate in this procurement at this time. The contract will provide discrete Defence Marine Services for Offshore Support to Military Training and Exercises in UK waters and select overseas territories. The services will be provided at various locations up to and including 100 nautical miles off the UK coast. Service delivery will also take place in Gibraltar, the Mediterranean and NATO sea areas. The contract duration will be 120 months. The specification for the services will include the following: * Supporting Military Training, Exercises, Trials, and Operations * Supporting Emergencies * Providing additional Maritime Support through a single service contract. The contract will provide the safe delivery of Marine Services through the operation of specialist ocean going vessels outside of Naval Base local areas, and worldwide, to support delivery of Specialist Trials (not conducted under the auspices of the Long Term Partnering Agreement), Specialist Military Training; including support to Operational Sea Training (OST) and exercise Joint Warrior under the direction of the Joint Tactical Exercise Planning Staff (JTEPS). The contract will also provide training support to the NATO Submarine Rescue System (NSRS). Full details of the service output can be found within the Statement of Requirement (SoR). Delivery of the services includes the operation and maintenance of 1 Authority owned vessel under a Government Owned, Contractor Operated (GOCO) agreement and 1 vessel under a Contractor Owned, Contractor Operated (COCO) agreement. The Authority owned vessel will be leased to the contractor under a Bareboat Charter Agreement. Where applicable, the Authority will supply GFI for the provision of the Contract. Existing staff engaged in current service delivery will be transferred in accordance with TUPE regulations, providing continuity of supply of crews. Full TUPE data will be provided during the course of the tendering process. The Marine Services Procurement will be run under the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations (2011) (DSPCR) using the Negotiated Procedure.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-076944e0-0f33-4ca4-b6fd-21a1a17d71ac
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/382e709f-2b19-45c6-a90a-16b520e8835b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98360000 - Marine services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£146,700,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2035 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO1 3LU
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Charles Dickens
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

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