Tender

Torpedoes In Service Support

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, WEAPONS, TORPEDOES, TOMAHAWK AND HARPOON (TTH) PROJECT TEAM

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Tender

11 Feb 2017 at 09:21

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, Weapons, Torpedoes, Tomahawk and Harpoon (TTH) Project Team is initiating a tender for "Torpedoes In Service Support", primarily involving the in-service support of Spearfish Heavyweight and Sting Ray Lightweight torpedoes. This procurement is set to commence no later than July 2019 and is expected to span a contract period from 1st July 2019 to 30th June 2029. The contract, valued at approximately £400 million, falls within the services industry category, specifically relating to torpedoes. The procurement process will be conducted on a single source basis with BAE Systems Maritime Services, ensuring clarity and transparency of the engagement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those with expertise in military and maritime services, engineering, or defence contracting. While the current tender is designated for a specific supplier, companies interested in this sector can explore subcontracting possibilities, aligning with the Ministry of Defence's emphasis on transparency and compliance with national laws. Engaging with the named supplier may also provide avenues for SMEs looking to expand their involvement in similar defence-related projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Torpedoes In Service Support

Notice Description

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: 11.1.2 Instead of: for up to 10 years duration. Read: for an appropriate duration to be determined through negotiation. Other additional information: The Authority reserves the right to amend any condition related to security of information to reflect any changes in national law or government policy. If any contract documents are accompanied by instructions on safeguarding classified information (e.g. a Security Aspects Letter), the Authority reserves the right to amend the terms of these instructions to reflect any changes in national law or government policy, whether in respect of the applicable protective marking scheme, specific protective markings given, the aspects to which any protective marking applies, or otherwise. The link below to the Gov.uk website provides information on the Government Security Classification. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications Advertising Regime OJEU:- This contract opportunity is published in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU),the MoD Defence Contracts Bulletin and www.contracts.mod.uk Torpedoes, Tomahawk and Harpoon Project Team (TTH PT), as part of the UK Ministry of Defence, intends to place a future contract, on a single source basis, with BAE Systems Maritime Services for an appropriate duration to be determined through negotiation from no later than July 2019 for the In Service Support of the Spearfish Heavyweight and Sting Ray Lightweight torpedoes. The new contract is likely to be a CAT A or B requirement depending on scope and duration. This notice is not a request for expressions of interest, so please do not apply to be invited to tender. This notice advises that the Authority has decided to negotiate a contract with the named supplier on a single source basis, and is published for reasons of transparency. If you are interested in becoming a sub-contractor for this requirement you should apply directly to the supplier named above. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Bristol: Torpedoes.'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0df731a-35b4-4dbe-99a1-f7a21aa5dd06
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

35332100 - Torpedoes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2019 - 30 Jun 2029 Over 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, WEAPONS, TORPEDOES, TOMAHAWK AND HARPOON (TTH) PROJECT TEAM
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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