Planning

PEDT/0045 - Inclusive Spares: Submarine Switchgear

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

21 Mar 2024 at 10:13

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, located in Bristol, England, is planning a tender titled "PEDT/0045 - Inclusive Spares: Submarine Switchgear" in the Switchgear industry category. The engagement end date for this tender is set for April 25, 2024. The tender involves providing consumables and Capital Spares to support various equipment used in Royal Navy's submarine fleet, with a planned contract start date in mid-2025.

This tender by the Ministry of Defence presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the South West and Scotland regions of the United Kingdom. Businesses in the equipment maintenance, supply, and technical support sectors could compete for this contract. The focus is on providing essential spares and equipment upkeep support for Submarine Switchgear used across different submarine classes, offering a strategic opportunity for businesses looking to engage with the defence sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PEDT/0045 - Inclusive Spares: Submarine Switchgear

Notice Description

The Submarine Switchgear contract requirement encompasses all Switchboard, Load Centre and Supply cubicle (i.e. Battery and Propulsion) equipment fitted to A, T, V and Dreadnought Class boats. Submarine Switchgear is an extensive requirement, but generally refers to the vessels source of supply (i.e. the Generators) and the vessels users or consumers (i.e. via distribution cabinets and fuse/switch panels). Specific areas covered are: a. Switchboards and Distribution Panels containing either Air Circuit Breakers (ACB's) or smaller Moulded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCB's) b. Breaker Protection c. Control and associated Test Equipment d. Earth Detection/Monitoring Equipment including Gresham electronic protection cards. Associated items (i.e. fuses, Miniature Circuit Breakers, relays, contactors, printed circuit boards (PCB's) and related components). Each Master Equipment is used throughout the Royal Navy's submarine Fleet. The SDA has a requirement to source supply of consumables and Capital Spares to support the equipment described above, including survey and repair of supporting equipment, plus technical support relating to all in scope equipment. The planned contract start date is mid-2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5be5e6fe-f56c-4f0b-87c5-20e996896cdc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68de541d-6eee-4ea8-96c3-c91ae522433f
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

CPV Codes

31214000 - Switchgear

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Apr 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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), TLM Scotland
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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