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Marine Systems Support Post Design and Technical Services Framework MSS/143 CF Contract Notice

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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10 Aug 2022 at 08:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is seeking suppliers for the Marine Systems Support (MSS) Team to provide Technical Services and Post Design Services to Royal Naval Platforms through a Multi-Supplier Framework Agreement. The contract, under DSPCR 2011 regulations, involves a Low Cyber Risk Profile and covers activities such as design revisions, obsolescence management, and supportability engineering. The procurement method is selective, with a contract period starting on May 31, 2023, and a total value of £216,832,000.

This tender opportunity offers a significant contract value of £216,832,000 for suppliers who can provide technical and support services for HM Naval Platforms. Businesses specializing in engineering design services, technical control, technical support, or technical testing are well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate. The Ministry of Defence, based in Bristol, England, is the buying organisation overseeing this procurement stage, which is currently in the active status with a tender deadline of September 9, 2022.

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Notice Title

Marine Systems Support Post Design and Technical Services Framework MSS/143 CF Contract Notice

Notice Description

Maritime Technical Services. 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 Multi-Supplier Framework agreement to provide Technical Services and Post Design Services to Royal Naval Platforms. MSS is looking for suppliers to populate this Framework agreement in order that all Technical Services for the Marine Systems can be purchased through this set of suppliers. The successful suppliers will be responsible for the provision of Technical Services for defined packages of work. The support contract will take the form of a Framework arrangement with specific tasking/call off orders. There is a possibility that during the life of the proposed contract that the size of HM Naval Fleet may increase or decrease. The Contract will be awarded under DSPCR 2011 regulations. The Cyber Risk Profile for this requirement identified by the Cyber Risk Assessment is Low. Multi-Supplier Framework Scope This Framework Agreement covers the provision of Post Design Services - The range of post design support expertise and activities required to underpin the in-service support for all Maintained Items in support of HM Naval Platforms and Establishments. Activities include, but are not limited to: design revisions; reverse engineering; drawings and load ratings; production of datum packs; design configuration and obsolescence support; interoperability studies and equipment trials; and supportability engineering (ILS). The Framework Agreement also covers the provision of Through Life Technical Support Services - The range of Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) (Supportability Engineering) expertise and activities required to underpin the in-service support for all Maintained Items in support of HM Naval Platforms and Establishments. Activities include, but are not limited to: production and review of technical documentation and information; obsolescence management; NATO codification; supply chain and inventory planning and optimisation; training development and materials; failure analysis (maintainability/reliability); and defect management. Framework providers may be required to act on behalf of the Authority as Technical Authority for scope of PDaTS tasking and activity as required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d81df9f9-3f5f-4c47-a27e-1ed8cd2b7847
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb31380d-6761-46d0-b0ba-0b28c8b107d9
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

71320000 - Engineering design services

71330000 - Miscellaneous engineering services

71340000 - Integrated engineering services

71356000 - Technical services

71356100 - Technical control services

71356200 - Technical assistance services

71356300 - Technical support services

71356400 - Technical planning services

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

71610000 - Composition and purity testing and analysis services

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

71631420 - Maritime safety inspection services

71632000 - Technical testing services

71632100 - Valve-testing services

71632200 - Non-destructive testing services

73400000 - Research and Development services on security and defence materials

73410000 - Military research and technology

73421000 - Development of security equipment

73424000 - Development of warships

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£216,832,000 £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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Marta Drozdzowska
Contact Email
desshipsmss-futurestrategy@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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