Tender

Supply of Fleet Solid Support Vessels

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT & SUPPORT

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Tender

22 May 2019 at 10:13

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Supply of Fleet Solid Support Vessels" is being conducted by DEFENCE EQUIPMENT & SUPPORT, based in Bristol, England. This tender falls under the goods category and is classified as cargo ships (CPV code: 34512400). The procurement method is selective, specifically a competitive procedure with negotiation above the threshold. Key dates include the publication of the tender on 22nd May 2019, with a tender period deadline set for 24th July 2019. The contract is expected to commence on 30th April 2020 and conclude by 31st March 2028, with a total estimated value of £1.565 billion.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in shipbuilding and naval logistics, particularly those capable of meeting stringent designs and operational requirements specified by the Royal Fleet Auxiliary. Given the complexity and scale of the project, larger enterprises with advanced technical capabilities and experience in maritime engineering will be well-suited to compete. Additionally, firms involved in manufacturing and supplying logistic support services will find this contract aligns perfectly with their expertise, fostering potential growth within the defence sector.

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Notice Title

Supply of Fleet Solid Support Vessels

Notice Description

The Commercially Supported Shipping (CSS) Team is seeking to procure Fleet Solid Support (FSS) Ships to be operated by the Royal Fleet Auxiliary. The FSS ships shall be required to have a total cargo capacity of up to 7000 m3 and travel at a sustained speed of 18 knots without resupply. The platform must be capable of delivering non bulk logistic material whilst underway and making 12 knots through the water and transferring single loads of up to 5 tonnes. The FSS ships shall be fully compliant with statutory legislation (MCA) and shall be classed in accordance with Lloyds Naval Rules or equivalent. The FSS ships shall be capable of Replenishing at Sea (RAS) and conducting operations worldwide, seasonally unrestricted Tropical to Arctic (1st Year Ice). The FSS will require an effective support regime consistent with the Defence Industrial Strategy that offers demonstrable through life Value for Money. To fulfil the support strategy and to ensure that the FSS systems and equipment are maintained in optimum condition and to be able to maximise their availability as an effective operational unit, it is essential that a high standard of logistic support is provided.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d2543b00-1a90-4bcc-91a3-cb00cf1b4739
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96c99852-6571-4f2c-ba4b-df320e1ca849
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34512400 - Cargo ships

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,565,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Apr 2020 - 31 Mar 2028 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
DEFENCE EQUIPMENT & SUPPORT
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
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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