Tender

FIRE DETECTION TRAINING FOR ROYAL FLEET AUXILIARY (RFA)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Tender

20 Feb 2024 at 14:41

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has initiated a tender for FIRE DETECTION TRAINING FOR ROYAL FLEET AUXILIARY (RFA) in the services category. The procurement method is direct, using Single tender action (below threshold). The contract period is set to start on April 1, 2024, and end on March 31, 2028. The tender deadline is March 4, 2024, with a total contract value of £103,698.15. The delivery address is in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender opportunity issued by the Ministry of Defence aims to provide training and simulation in warships. Businesses well-suited to compete are those with expertise in marine engine training and accreditation, as the selected supplier must hold specific technical data licenses. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are suitable for participating in this opportunity. The tender offers a chance for growth in providing specialised training services to the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) under the Ministry of Defence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FIRE DETECTION TRAINING FOR ROYAL FLEET AUXILIARY (RFA)

Notice Description

This is a Voluntary Transparency only to advise of the intent to award a contract to Icon Research Ltd as they are accredited by the engine OEM, Doctor Diesel, to deliver training for their marine engines. Only Icon Research Ltd hold the license for the technical data and related intellectual property would need to be duplicated in order for an alternative supplier to be able to produce and deliver training materials.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c5d4007-951e-440c-b424-f5fd3ea360c0
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80640000 - Training and simulation in warships

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£103,698 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO2 8BY
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Nelson
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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