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714661450 - Maritime Reachback CAN

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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07 Jul 2025 at 15:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, led by the Ministry of Defence, involves a contract titled "714661450 - Maritime Reachback CAN" within the technical services industry. This project is aimed at providing maritime engineering consultancy services necessary to support ongoing operations, particularly during the recruitment phase for a G7 Principal Maritime Engineer. The services needed span various locations, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. This procurement has progressed to the award stage, with the contract confirmed to take place from 3rd July 2025 to 2nd July 2026. The procurement was conducted using a selective method through a call-off framework agreement, culminating in an active award as of 2nd July 2025, with an estimated value of £114,399.84.

This opportunity is primarily designed for large-scale enterprises due to its selective procurement nature and the technical expertise required. However, businesses with a robust background in maritime engineering and consultancy services might find significant growth opportunities through participation in similar tenders. The project allows for the transfer of critical engineering knowledge, creating potential for innovation and strategic business development across multiple geographic locations. Companies like Jacobs U.K Limited have successfully secured this type of contract, indicating a potential pathway for other enterprises with the capability to swiftly adapt to the defence and technical sectors' demands.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

714661450 - Maritime Reachback CAN

Notice Description

This requirement is Provision of a secondee to provide a Reach-Back consultancy service to maintain vital maritime engineering activities during the recruitment and appointment of the G7 Principal Maritime Engineer. The service will continue after permanent appointment to provide a handover to the new incumbent (when recruited) to ensure vital knowledge transfer.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4cbb619c-7082-4221-87e7-c44333f4360a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71356000 - Technical services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£114,399 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£114,399 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 202510 months ago
Contract Period
2 Jul 2025 - 2 Jul 2026 6-12 months
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
LICHFIELD
Postcode
WS14 9PY
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lichfield
Electoral Ward
Whittington & Streethay
Westminster Constituency
Tamworth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JACOBS

Further Information

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