Planning

Submarine Delivery Agency - Submarine Disposal Capability: Themed Supplier Engagements

SUBMARINE DELIVERY AGENCY

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Planning

25 Aug 2023 at 10:44

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Submarine Delivery Agency is planning a procurement process for the Submarine Disposal Capability project, aiming to safely dispose of the UK's nuclear-powered submarines. Industry engagement sessions are being held to discuss the project's challenges and opportunities, with deadlines for participation specified in the Market Engagement Paper by the Ministry of Defence. The buying organisation, Submarine Delivery Agency, based in Plymouth, United Kingdom, is facilitating these engagements to better understand suppliers' capabilities and interests.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in submarines, demolition services of ships, and radioactive waste treatment services to engage with the Ministry of Defence. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the MOD is seeking insights and feedback from UK-based suppliers. Interested parties are required to complete a registration form and submit it to the provided email address, ensuring compliance with the specifications outlined in the Market Engagement Paper for each themed engagement session.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Submarine Delivery Agency - Submarine Disposal Capability: Themed Supplier Engagements

Notice Description

The Government is committed to providing a safe, secure, sustainable, and cost-effective solution for the disposal of the UK's legacy, current and future out-of-service nuclear-powered submarines. In line with this, the Ministry of Defence (MOD) has established the Submarine Disposal Capability (SDC) Project to conduct a strategic review of its Submarine Disposal Programme. A Market Interest Day (MID) was held on 6 July 2023 which; introduced the Submarine Disposal Programme and the SDC project, highlighted the current challenges within them and identified opportunities for Industry. Following the MID, the SDC project are hosting five themed engagement sessions, the details of which can be found in the Market Engagement Paper. The purpose of the themed engagements is to provide Industry with an opportunity for Q&As and discussion around relevant topic areas listed above. These sessions shall also allow MOD to understand more about the current capability, and skills base and particular areas of interest. Additional information: How to apply 1) Complete the attached registration form and send a copy to the following email: sda-sdc@mod.gov.uk 2) Deadlines for each themed engagement session is detailed in the attached Market Engagement Paper Note: Depending on interest, we may limit attendees per company. All attendees must be UK Nationals. Open early engagement - This means that a procurement idea is currently active, it is in the early stage of development and judging interest from potential suppliers. Please note that this is not a call for competition or a procurement exercise. This is an opportunity for the MOD to better understand the supplier market and for potential suppliers to provide feedback at a formative stage of the process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-79b5caf6-6ac0-44b5-ac6c-1d42bc7c94a0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6e0eaba-c040-4d22-ad7a-3c5d8e1e3b83
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

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

50 - Repair and maintenance services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

35512000 - Submarines

50243000 - Demolition services of ships

90521000 - Radioactive waste treatment services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Nov 2023Expired
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
SUBMARINE DELIVERY AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL2 2BG
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Devonport
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Further Information

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