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This Notice is being published for Transparency Purposes only and is not an opportunity to Express an Interest in this Requirement. Marine Support to Range Safety and Aircrew Training

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is managed by the Ministry of Defence, and the tender titled "Marine Support to Range Safety and Aircrew Training" is classified under the industry category of marine-base support services. This process is currently at the active stage and has been published for transparency purposes. The tender period ended on 15th November 2016, with the contract period commencing on 1st April 2018 and concluding on 31st March 2023. The services are to be delivered primarily at various live firing ranges located around the UK coast, specifically in the East of England.

This procurement provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in marine services, particularly those with expertise in range safety operations, aircrew training support, and marine logistics. Companies that specialise in providing safety craft, vessel winching platforms, ferry services, and marine target towing would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the scale and importance of the services required, this contract represents a substantial business opportunity, estimated at a total value of £44 million.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

This Notice is being published for Transparency Purposes only and is not an opportunity to Express an Interest in this Requirement. Marine Support to Range Safety and Aircrew Training

Notice Description

Range Safety and Aircrew Training - To provide Marine Support to a number of tri-service training serials at several locations around the UK coast. The To provide marine support to a number of tri-service training serials at several locations around the UK coast. The following are typical: Provision of a Range Safety Craft service on 7 live firing ranges at Hythe, Lydd, Lulworth, Straight Point, Castlemartin, Manorbier and Penally; Provision of a vessel winching platform for an RAF SAR training establishment, RNAS Yeovilton and a number of Joint Helicopter Force units; Provision of a ferry service and safety boat for aircrew sea survival drills for both the Survival, Evasion, Recovery and Extraction Training Centre at RAF St Mawgan and for tri-service refresher sea survival training undertaken by aircrew of operational and flying training units based around the UK; Provision of Marine Target Towing (MTT) for fast jet aircraft; Provision of craft in support of Navy Command Operational Sea Training. Additional information: This Notice is being published for Transparency Purposes only and is not an opportunity to Express an Interest in this Requirement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-249cc64f-f61a-4bb9-b815-f35a3ac812e8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/266afead-8575-4c35-905d-b483a88a82e0
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98362100 - Marine-base support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£44,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Nov 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2023 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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 3LT
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Charles Dickens
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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