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713713451 - Procurement of Classification, Survey and Design Appraisal Services to support the Future In Service Support (FISS) requirement

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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14 Oct 2025 at 17:41

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed the procurement process for Classification, Survey, and Design Appraisal Services to support the Future In-Service Support requirement for Royal Fleet Auxiliary Vessels. The contract has been awarded to Lloyd's Register Group Limited for a duration of five years, with the possibility of two additional option years. The procurement falls under the industry category of content or data standardisation and classification services (CPV: 72330000) and has been executed using a selective procurement method via a restricted procedure above threshold. The contract, valued at £5.72 million, commenced on 1st October 2025 and will run until 30th September 2030. The primary delivery location is Bristol, England, with additional considerations given to British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and other specified regions.

The awarded tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in naval architecture, maritime classification, and related survey services. It specifically benefits large-scale enterprises like Lloyd's Register that have established experience and delegated authority in naval ship stability certification, reflecting a substantial business opportunity in the naval defence sector. Companies with the capability to provide in-service support to military auxiliary vessels would find such contracts beneficial for long-term growth. The procurement also indicates suitability for SMEs, suggesting that smaller firms with niche capabilities might also compete effectively for complementing roles. Such businesses could potentially collaborate with larger entities in providing specific services outlined by the Ministry of Defence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

713713451 - Procurement of Classification, Survey and Design Appraisal Services to support the Future In Service Support (FISS) requirement

Notice Description

The MOD has awarded a Contract for the provision of Classification, Survey and Design Appraisal Services to support the FISS requirement for Royal Fleet Auxiliary Vessels to Lloyd's Register Group Limited ("Lloyd's Register") for 5 years with 2 option years to extend to ensure the continued provision of in-service support. Lloyd's Register is the only Classification society, for the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) vessels, that have delegated authority from the DE&S Naval Authority Group for issuing Naval Ship Stability Certification on their behalf.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-86d152a3-bc98-4386-9733-b7426367d91c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d839f1ea-6fda-4889-a728-a7d594e4d470
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72330000 - Content or data standardization and classification services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,720,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2030 Over 5 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
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LLOYDS REGISTER EMEA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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