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MARIN Corporate Memberships 2025-2027

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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16 Jun 2025 at 06:53

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has concluded an award for the procurement titled "MARIN Corporate Memberships 2025-2027". The contract, valued at £135,000, was awarded to MARIN, a prominent maritime research organisation. This procurement falls under the services category related to business and professional organisations and is set to cover a contract period from 10 April 2025 to 31 December 2027. The procurement was conducted as a limited procedure, specifically a negotiated procedure without prior publication, indicating a targeted approach consistent with specific technical or exclusive rights. The procurement serves the South West region of the United Kingdom, with the Ministry of Defence leading the effort from its Bristol location.

This tender opens avenues for business growth for companies involved in maritime research and development, particularly those focusing on naval ship stability and damage stability evaluation. It is an excellent opportunity for large scale enterprises with a capacity to deliver specialised services in these technical domains. SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) are noted for suitability, reflecting potential opportunities for well-equipped smaller businesses within the industry's research sector. The collaboration through this contract allows entities specialising in innovative maritime solutions to consolidate or expand their market presence, particularly due to the strategic importance of the defence sector and its research advancements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MARIN Corporate Memberships 2025-2027

Notice Description

The SDA Technical Directorate, to support the effective delivery of its business, engages with a range of external, technical organisations through individual membership arrangements. MARIN was established in 1990 and is a research organisation and programme coordinator. MARIN is globally recognised as the top institute for maritime research. This contract has been awarded to MARIN to allow the next phase of CRN (Phase 12) from 1/1/25 to 31/12/27. The detailed content of each work package is subject to member agreement, the group have agreed the following scope of delivery for this phase: Intact Stability To maintain the validation of FREDYN for application in simulating extreme motions of naval ships. To assess the dynamic stability of small combatants and identify a stability parameter with a close correlation with capsize and a suitable criteria. Correlate ship design features with capsize probability. Damage Stability Improve the performance of the FREDYN flooding model as a result of validation model testing. Perform a pilot evaluation of a damaged frigate to derive the sensitivity of parameters of interest and develop a process for the evaluation of naval ships for the derivation of future damage stability criteria. Perform a sensitivity of inputs and establish a taut simulation methodology.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-48379ac2-bf06-4802-ac89-1571dc4a5297
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2569da76-c78d-45dc-9d0b-f763ea80e237
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98110000 - Services furnished by business, professional and specialist organisations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£135,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£135,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
9 Apr 2025 - 31 Dec 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MARIN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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