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Supply Chain Notice: Type 26 GCS Mission Bay Handling System Procurement

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is planning a procurement process for the Supply Chain Notice: Type 26 GCS Mission Bay Handling System. This tender falls under the "Warships" industry category. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase. The deadline for Expression of Interest (EOI) and Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) response is 23rd September 2022. The tender involves supplying, installing, and supporting a Mission Bay Handling System for the Royal Navy's Type 26 Global Combat Ship fleet. The procurement will take place in Scotland, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses experienced in Defence, Maritime, or Commercial projects related to shipbuilding or maintenance. Suppliers with relevant experience in working with naval organisations, supporting defence projects, and holding quality certifications are well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate. The procurement method details are not specified, but there will be a Request for Information (RFI) followed by a Request for Price (RFP) as part of the selection process.

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Notice Title

Supply Chain Notice: Type 26 GCS Mission Bay Handling System Procurement

Notice Description

BAE Systems Maritime - Naval Ships, (the Purchaser) are seeking interested parties to supply, install and support a Mission Bay Handling System (MBHS) for the Royal Navy's Type 26 GCS (Global Combat Ship). BAE Systems Maritime - Naval Ships have been contracted to design and build Global Combat Ships for the Royal Navy. The T26 Ships are being built at the BAE Systems Maritime Naval Ships facilities in Govan and Scotstoun, Scotland, United Kingdom. BAE Systems Maritime - Australia have been contracted to design and build frigates for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) this is known as the Hunter Class GCS-A (Global Combat Ship-Australia) and is a variant of the British Type 26 GCS (T26). The Hunter Class Frigates will be built at the BAE Systems Maritime Australia Facility in Osborne, South Australia. The program requires maximisation of Australian content. BAE Systems Maritime - Naval Ships initially are seeking supply of MBHS up to eleven ships for the Global Combat Ship fleet with the potential for follow on batches. A Request for Information (RFI) will be provided to down selected parties following an expression of interest. Additional information: Full PQQ Questionnaire The purpose of the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) is to establish the feasibility of prospective industrial partners to BAE Systems Maritime - Naval Ships for the T26 Global Combat Ship fleet PRE-QUALIFICATION QUESTIONNAIRE 1. Provide full details of your experience on previous major Defence, Maritime or Commercial projects of a similar nature to the Mission Bay Handling System including any support solution(s), detailing the level, frequency and nature of the relationship and liaison with external stakeholders, such as: - BAE Systems Maritime - Naval Ships Limited and BAE Systems Group - Ministry of Defence organisations or their facilitators and locations - Ministry of Defence Land, Sea or Air contractor repair organisations or their sub-contract suppliers - Non-UK Navies or Ministries of Defence - Commercial ship repair organisations or their sub-contract suppliers - Please detail the durations of each contract, the locations of the services and the contract value. 2. Please describe details of your experience of projects of a similar nature, working in shipyards/dockyards that build or maintain warships. Please provide details and confirm you have an awareness and understanding of current shipyard and/or dockyard ship working procedures, including health, safety and security requirements. 3. Do you have the capability to manufacture in-house or will you need to sub-contract the work? Please detail your areas of capability and which areas which be sub-contracted. 4. Have you had experience with providing LOAD or SHOCK testing of materials or equipment certification? Please provide evidence. 5. Does your organisation have an understanding and ability to test in accordance with Classification Society Naval rules for Surface Ships? If yes; please elaborate. 6. Please state what quality certifications and accreditations you hold. Please attach evidence Subsequent to assessment of PQQ responses, the Purchaser will down-select suppliers who will then receive a Request for Information (RFI) as Stage 1 and a Request for Price (RFP) as Stage 2. We strongly advise you to ensure that you allocate sufficient time and effort to fully answer the PQQ questions. Your responses to the PQQ questions will be the only information we use to select which suppliers will subsequently receive RFI packs. TIMEFRAMES Responses must be delivered in accordance with the table below. Bulletin Release 8th September 2022 Deadline for Expression of Interest (EOI) & PQQ Response 23rd September 2022 Proposed RFI Issue Date 16th October 2022 Proposed RFI Return Date 30th November 2022 Estimated RFP Release Date February 2023

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-262ea5ae-f701-44b3-9ad6-ed18ca345fea
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d8ef425-3ca3-4199-a29c-3fac25f5c207
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

35510000 - Warships

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 Sep 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Sep 2022 - 21 Sep 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
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 Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G14 0XN
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Garscadden/Scotstounhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow West

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