Tender

701534376 - Batch 2 Offshore Patrol Vessels Future Support (OPV FS)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Tender

24 Nov 2021 at 14:36

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is seeking tenders for the "701534376 - Batch 2 Offshore Patrol Vessels Future Support (OPV FS)" project, aimed at providing comprehensive engineering and logistic support services for the Royal Navy's Batch 2 Offshore Patrol Vessels over an eight-year period until March 2031. This competitive procurement process falls under the service category and is classified under repair and maintenance services for warships (CPV code: 50640000). The tender period is set to close on 26 January 2022, with the contract expected to commence in March 2023, following an industry day on 7 December 2021 to discuss project details and requirements with interested parties.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the defence and maritime support sectors, particularly those specialising in engineering, maintenance, and logistics services. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary Community Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate given that the procurement process allows for selections through competitive negotiations. Companies offering planned preventative maintenance, logistics, and obsolescence management services are particularly well-suited to respond to this procurement opportunity, potentially enhancing their business growth within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

701534376 - Batch 2 Offshore Patrol Vessels Future Support (OPV FS)

Notice Description

The Off-Shore Patrol Vessels Future Support (OPV FS) Batch 2 project will secure the provision of engineering support (Fleet Time (FT)) and Non-Fleet Time (NFT)), logistic support and design services to the five current in-service Batch 2 Royal Navy (RN) Off-Shore Patrol Vessels (OPV's) over an eight year period up to March 2031 (depending on the date of contract let). The project will be delivered through an open competition, aiming to optimise the availability and readiness of the platforms to promote and ensure optimal value for money. The OPV FS contract start date is scheduled to be in July 2023. These various support services - to be provided under an 'availability' style contract - will include but are not limited to the following: i. the planning and execution of global repair and maintenance services; ii. engineering support, planned preventative and corrective maintenance services; iii. operational defect rectification services; iv. obsolescence management services; v. stores management services; vi. logistic support services; vii. risk management services; and viii. post design services. Taken in totality, these service packages are to form a pre-determined set of availability requirements. Interested parties are to note that whilst the project has been named Future In-Service Support Offshore Patrol Vessels (FISS OPV) since inception in 2020, the project will henceforth be referred to as Off-Shore Patrol Vessels Future Support (OPV FS) Batch 2. Additional information: The DPQQ documentation is to be made available via the DSP by no later than the 3rd December 2021. The Authority intends to host an Industry Day pursuant to this OPV FS requirement, on the 7th December 2021 via Microsoft Teams. Further details are to be provided to all interested parties (see below). You are requested to confirm your interest in attending the Industry Day to the group mailbox (DESShipsComrcl-NSS-FISSOPV@mod.gov.uk) by no later than 12:00 on the 3rd December 2021.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ac5fe46-c034-4e13-baef-fdeca0b59f5f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50640000 - Repair and maintenance services of warships

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£321,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2031 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

Notice Documents

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