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Marine Systems Support Spares Procurement Framework MSS/141

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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10 Aug 2022 at 08:27

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has initiated a selective procurement process for the 'Marine Systems Support Spares Procurement Framework MSS/141' project. This framework agreement aims to provide spares, parts, and components for all Royal Naval Platforms. The tender has a total value of £679,963,000 GBP with a tender period ending on 9th September 2022 and a contract period spanning from 31st May 2023 to 31st May 2030. This opportunity falls under the 'Warships and associated parts' category and is based in Bristol, England.

This tender presents an opportunity for suppliers to participate in a high-value strategic contract with the Ministry of Defence. Businesses specializing in warship spares and maintenance are well-suited to compete for this contract. The Ministry of Defence has identified this procurement as suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, making it accessible to a wide range of suppliers. The procurement method is a Restricted Procedure (above threshold), providing a structured process for supplier engagement and selection.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Marine Systems Support Spares Procurement Framework MSS/141

Notice Description

Maritime Spares. The Marine Systems Support (MSS) Team, which is part of the ships operating centre within Defence Equipment Support (DES) provides global support to the Royal Navy. MSS is setting up a Framework agreement to provide systems spares to all Royal Naval Platforms. MSS is looking for suppliers to populate this Framework agreement in order that all spares for the Marine Systems can be purchased through this set of suppliers. The successful suppliers will be responsible for the provision of spares. There is a possibility that during the life of the proposed contract that the size of HM Naval Fleet may increase or decrease. The support contract will take the form of a Framework arrangement. The Contract will be awarded under DSPCR 2011 regulations. Multi-Supplier Framework Scope The Framework Agreement covers the supply of spares, parts and components - The range of spares required to underpin the in-service support for all Maintained Items in support of HM Naval Platforms and Establishments. The scope entails the provision of spares consistent with supply chain policy and procedures; including such things as purchase order acknowledgment; goods receipting and invoicing and the provision of spares consistent with Defence security and quality policy. The scope covers the dataset for each sparable item defined in the right format in accordance with UKNCB guidance and the appropriate standard such as S2000M and available to the Authority. Where assets require it, a mechanism exists for feedback reporting of failures and non-conformance. Scope will also include Obsolescence advice to the Authority on future non-availability, superseded items, equivalent and alternative items, and recommendations such as lifetime buy. The Cyber Risk Profile for this requirement identified by the Cyber Risk Assessment is Low.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c948b1cb-2225-4378-93a7-681d0f7745b6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a25bb2c6-9f99-4bc2-983c-50712effef6e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

35500000 - Warships and associated parts

35510000 - Warships

35520000 - Parts for warships

35800000 - Individual and support equipment

35810000 - Individual equipment

35820000 - Support equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£679,963,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 May 2023 - 31 May 2030 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
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

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