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Contract Opportunity - Delivery of Operational Safety Cases for HMNB Clyde

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is conducting a procurement process for the delivery of Operational Safety Cases (OSCs) at His Majesty's Naval Base Clyde (HMNB Clyde) in Helensburgh, Scotland. This tender, titled "Contract Opportunity - Delivery of Operational Safety Cases for HMNB Clyde," falls under the Engineering services category (CPV 71300000) with additional classification in Construction project management services (CPV 71541000). The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with a selective procurement method utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 26th August 2024 and the contract period spanning from 9th September 2024 to 30th September 2028. The project's value is estimated at £8,000,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in engineering services and project management, particularly those with expertise in nuclear safety and operational safety cases. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, as the procurement process accommodates such entities. Companies with experienced and skilled technical teams capable of developing and maintaining OSCs to relevant good practice standards are well-suited to bid. The contract not only offers substantial financial incentives but also the chance to contribute to a critical national defence project, thereby enhancing the credibility and portfolio of the successful bidder.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract Opportunity - Delivery of Operational Safety Cases for HMNB Clyde

Notice Description

The Government White Paper published in December 2006 set out the United Kingdom (UK) Government's intention to retain a minimum assured independent strategic nuclear deterrent for the foreseeable future. This will be fulfilled by the Dreadnought SSBN as the replacement for the V-Class. Operationally, the Dreadnought Nuclear Powered Warship (NPW) will provide the 'replacement' capability for the V-Class NPW rather than providing a 'new' capability. Consequently, the expected mission and functional requirements can be assumed to be essentially the same as those of the V-Class NPW. However, the reactor design in Dreadnought is Pressurised Water Reactor (PWR) 3 as opposed to PWR2 in V-Class - the change in design of the reactor and its associated systems means that Safety Justifications (SJs) for Dreadnought operations at HMNB(C) may place different requirements to V-Class. Consequently, there is a requirement to establish, and maintain across the project timeframe, a suitably qualified and experienced technical team and deliver a suite of Operational Safety Cases (OSCs) for His Majesty's Naval Base (Clyde) (HMNB(C)) to Relevant Good Practice (RGP) and within the timescales imposed by the HMNB(C) Dreadnought Readiness Date. The suite of OSCs will justify NPW activities undertaken at the HMNB(C) Authorised Site, initially to justify Dreadnought activities and enable HMNB(C) to meet the Dreadnought Readiness Date, and ultimately to update the OSCs to justify Astute and Vanguard Class activities so that the HMNB(C) safety cases for all NPW activities meet RGP. Additional information: The Government White Paper published in December 2006 set out the United Kingdom (UK) Government's intention to retain a minimum assured independent strategic nuclear deterrent for the foreseeable future. This will be fulfilled by the Dreadnought SSBN as the replacement for the V-Class. Operationally, the Dreadnought Nuclear Powered Warship (NPW) will provide the 'replacement' capability for the V-Class NPW rather than providing a 'new' capability. Consequently, the expected mission and functional requirements can be assumed to be essentially the same as those of the V-Class NPW. However, the reactor design in Dreadnought is Pressurised Water Reactor (PWR) 3 as opposed to PWR2 in V-Class - the change in design of the reactor and its associated systems means that Safety Justifications (SJs) for Dreadnought operations at HMNB(C) may place different requirements to V-Class. Consequently, there is a requirement to establish, and maintain across the project timeframe, a suitably qualified and experienced technical team and deliver a suite of Operational Safety Cases (OSCs) for His Majesty's Naval Base (Clyde) (HMNB(C)) to Relevant Good Practice (RGP) and within the timescales imposed by the HMNB(C) Dreadnought Readiness Date. The suite of OSCs will justify NPW activities undertaken at the HMNB(C) Authorised Site, initially to justify Dreadnought activities and enable HMNB(C) to meet the Dreadnought Readiness Date, and ultimately to update the OSCs to justify Astute and Vanguard Class activities so that the HMNB(C) safety cases for all NPW activities meet RGP.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4726c02d-be8f-4e60-89b0-e9f76c4759b7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8df4494e-5bf5-4ab8-a756-dc6a4bce4ec9
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71300000 - Engineering services

71541000 - Construction project management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2028 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
Contact Name
Chris MacEwan
Contact Email
chris.macewan100@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HELENSBURGH
Postcode
G84 8HL
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Argyll and Bute
Electoral Ward
Lomond North
Westminster Constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

Further Information

Notice Documents

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