Tender

FOR THE PROVISION OF CONFIGURATION ACCOUNTING SERVICES FOR ROYAL NAVY (RN) AND ROYAL FLEET AUXILIARY (RFA) SURFACE SHIPS

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, SHIPS, WARSHIP SUPPORT

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Tender

03 Mar 2018 at 12:54

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, Ships, Warship Support is seeking bids for the provision of configuration accounting services specifically for Royal Navy and Royal Fleet Auxiliary surface ships. This tender, titled "FOR THE PROVISION OF CONFIGURATION ACCOUNTING SERVICES FOR ROYAL NAVY (RN) AND ROYAL FLEET AUXILIARY (RFA) SURFACE SHIPS," falls under the services category, with a projected value between £7 million and £10 million. The procurement process, characterised as selective (restricted procedure), is currently in the Tender stage, and the deadline for submission is 9 April 2018. The services will be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom, with the contract set to commence on 1 December 2018 and last until 30 November 2022.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in software configuration services, particularly those equipped to handle the specifics of configuration management in a maritime context. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as this contract could enhance their portfolios within the defence sector. Companies with experience in maintaining comprehensive data systems and adept in supplying electronic outputs compatible with Microsoft Office products would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FOR THE PROVISION OF CONFIGURATION ACCOUNTING SERVICES FOR ROYAL NAVY (RN) AND ROYAL FLEET AUXILIARY (RFA) SURFACE SHIPS

Notice Description

This requirement is for the provision of configuration management services for RN and RFA surface ships using the Surface Ships Definition Database (SSDD). The Contractor shall operate the Master Record Data Centre (Ships) and be responsible for three major activities: a) To carry out Configuration Accounting as an integral part of Configuration Management for Royal Navy, Royal Fleet Auxiliary Surface Ships and a limited number of shore bases. b) To compile, record and maintain the Ship Fit Definition for the individual ship platforms and classes of platform of the Surface Fleet as listed in Appendix 001. c) To carry out all normal, day to day processes associated with operation of the SSDD Computer System, including the timely production and supply of outputs in electronic format, compatible with Microsoft Office suite of products. 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: Software configuration services.'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-45828bd2-017c-499b-a11d-37a4ee7631cd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc0b6607-1363-415f-93b3-06692d6e2341
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72265000 - Software configuration services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Apr 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2018 - 30 Nov 2022 4-5 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, SHIPS, WARSHIP SUPPORT
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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