Tender

DSCOMCB2255 Provision of Interim Strategic Sealift Capability VTN

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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23 Nov 2022 at 16:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence in England has initiated a tender process titled "DSCOMCB2255 Provision of Interim Strategic Sealift Capability VTN" in the services category. This procurement aims to provide a new contract for an interim period of at least 7 years starting from 2025. The deadline for tender submissions is set for 9th December 2022. The procurement method specified is a direct approach with a total contract value of £625 million in GBP.

This tender process provides an opportunity for businesses involved in shipping operations to compete for a significant government contract. Companies with experience in providing strategic sealift capabilities for defence organisations would be well-suited to participate. The process is currently at the tender stage, offering interested parties the chance to engage with the Ministry of Defence and potentially secure a long-term contractual partnership.

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Notice Title

DSCOMCB2255 Provision of Interim Strategic Sealift Capability VTN

Notice Description

Strategic Sealift provides UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) with a capability to deploy cargo overseas from the UK in support of the UK's standing commitments and contingent operations. The current Sealift contract expires on 31 December 2024. A new project has been initiated by UK MOD, with the aim to provide a new contract for an interim period of minimum 7 years, to an updated user requirement. This is a VTN outlining the Authority's route to market.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-96307055-2418-49e8-ac87-75faeb439628
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9954ef42-0aba-4839-8e52-09e5e0d62b84
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Other - It is considered that this contract can be placed using the negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service (as required by the relevant legislation) and is lawful in accordance with regulation 16(1)(
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60640000 - Shipping operations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£625,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

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