Award

The provision of Magnetic Treatment Service for RN Submarines at The Magnetic Silencing facility, Kings Bay, Georgia, USA

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT, MOD ABBEY WOOD

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Award

08 Oct 2021 at 13:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S), part of the UK Ministry of Defence, seeking a provider for the "Provision of Magnetic Treatment Service for RN Submarines" at the Magnetic Silencing facility in Kings Bay, Georgia, USA. This tender falls under the "Submarines" industry category and is currently in the award stage. The contract, valued at £5,204,000, commenced on 11 May 2020 and is set to conclude on 30 April 2023. The procurement method was through an award of a contract without prior publication of a notice in the Official Journal of the European Union, indicating a streamlined process for specific cases.

This opportunity represents significant potential for businesses that specialise in defence contracting and maritime services, particularly those with expertise in magnetic treatment and submarine technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender suitable due to their capacity for specialised work, while larger organisations, like QinetiQ Limited, already involved in similar projects, would also be competitive. Engaging with this contract could enhance capabilities in critical defence operations, fostering growth through government partnerships in the defence sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The provision of Magnetic Treatment Service for RN Submarines at The Magnetic Silencing facility, Kings Bay, Georgia, USA

Notice Description

Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) Naval Ship Support (NSSpt) has a prime mission to equip and support the Armed Forces of the United Kingdom (UK) for current and future worldwide operations. An element of the Armed Forces current and future military requirement is for Royal Navy (RN) Submarine platforms to possess the stealth capabilities to deliver evolving, multi-function operational roles. One of the components of submarine stealth is the management of the magnetic signature influence, which is primarily produced within the ferromagnetic material of the pressure hull. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Bristol: Submarines.'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-15b951bb-505b-41e8-9464-913a3d8f931c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b629265-b48b-4a5d-a3e8-1c18148f6b8a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Award of a contract without prior publication of a contract notice in the Official Journal of the European Union(in the cases listed in points k) and l) in Annex D)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

CPV Codes

35512000 - Submarines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,204,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,204,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 May 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20205 years ago
Contract Period
10 May 2020 - 30 Apr 2023 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT, MOD ABBEY WOOD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QINETIQ

Further Information

Notice Documents

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