Tender

Defence Marine Services - Support to In-Port Marine Services and Delivery of a Vessel Replacement Programme

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has released a tender for "Defence Marine Services - Support to In-Port Marine Services and Delivery of a Vessel Replacement Programme". This contract involves providing support to In-Port Marine Services and delivering a vessel replacement programme across UK HM Naval Bases. The contract duration is 120 months, with services primarily provided at various UK locations. The total contract value is GBP 594,800,000, and the procurement method is a direct single tender action. The tender deadline is scheduled for 10th March 2023.

This tender by the Ministry of Defence presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in marine services. Companies capable of providing towage services, dockyard movements, passenger transportation, and other maritime support services are well-suited to compete. Being SME-friendly, this procurement process aims to ensure continuity of supply of crews through the TUPE regulations. Interested businesses should consider aligning their capabilities with the specified requirements and deadlines to maximise their chances of success.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Defence Marine Services - Support to In-Port Marine Services and Delivery of a Vessel Replacement Programme

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 encompasses two critical elements: the support to In-Port Marine Services; and delivery of a vessel replacement programme. The duration of the contract will be 120 months. The services will be provided principally across UK HM Naval Bases at the Clyde, Devonport, Portsmouth, but also Glen Mallan, Loch Ewe, Loch Striven, and Campbeltown, and other areas in UK waters. Operation and maintenance of 82 UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) owned vessels used for the provision of the services, under a Government Owned Contractor Operated (GOCO) agreement, ensuring availability of services on a 24/7/365 basis. The specification for the services will include the following: - Towage services to entitled vessels. - HM Dockyard movements covered by duty & standby service. - Passenger transportation - Stores & liquid transportation. - Transport & store munitions. - Waste services alongside, at anchor / mooring buoy. - Tiers 1 & 2 Dockyard pollution response. - Support military training, exercises, trials and operations (SMTE) - Support to Emergencies. - Additional maritime support Delivery of a vessel replacement programme to the Royal Navy, for the procurement and introduction into service of, 36 Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) vessels (32 replacements and 4 new requirement vessels) on behalf of the UK MoD. Built and maintained to UK Flag and Class classification standards and introduced into service in accordance with an agreed Integrated Test Evaluation and Acceptance Plan. Responsibility for the identification of shipyard(s) that best meet the requirement in respect of design, delivery time and Value for Money (VfM). Disposal of redundant vessels will be the responsibility of the Defence Equipment Sales Authority (DESA). In addition to the vessels, the MoD will supply GFA for the provision of the Contract, including: - spares and specialist equipment, - oil pollution and control equipment, - MoD owned intellectual property, - occupation and use of Authority facilities/property (admin / workshops will be subject to separate leasing arrangements with the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO), - fuel for the vessels. Staff 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 DPQQ will be evaluated using the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b158d909-b18d-4dde-b78d-8506c9a47e31
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below 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
£594,800,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 May 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
navyacq-dmsng-inportservices@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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