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Next Generation Countermeasure - 704824450 - Contract Notice

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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29 Apr 2024 at 12:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has initiated a tender titled "Next Generation Countermeasure - 704824450 - Contract Notice" in the strategic submarine nuclear-fuelled sector. This tender aims to develop and supply a countermeasure system for underwater defensive aids. The procurement will follow a competitive dialogue process, with an estimated contract duration of 7 years. The tender deadline is set for June 10, 2024, and the contract period is from October 28, 2025, to October 28, 2032, inviting businesses worldwide to participate.

This opportunity created by the Ministry of Defence is suitable for large-scale providers experienced in defence projects. The business potential lies in providing trials & testing, combat system integration, and support solutions as part of the contract. Businesses with expertise in security-sensitive projects and a focus on submarine technologies are well-suited to compete. Interested suppliers must meet stringent security clearance requirements and expect a competitive dialogue to shortlist three qualified tenderers for the project.

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Notice Title

Next Generation Countermeasure - 704824450 - Contract Notice

Notice Description

Expressions of Interests are sought from Potential Providers that have the capability to develop and supply a countermeasure system for current in-service and potential future platforms. This system will be known as the Next Generation Countermeasure (NGCM) and falls with the wider Underwater Defensive Aids Suite (UDAS) delivery Programme. This procurement will be undertaken following the competitive dialogue procurement process. The NGCM project is to be delivered in accordance with the Statement of Requirement (SOR) and Systems Requirements Document (SRD), which will be issued with the Invitation to Participate in Dialogue (ITPD). The Contract is also to provide: - Trials & Testing - Combat System Integration - Initial Support Solution including Equipment & Technical Support - An initial Training Needs Analysis (TNA) - Post Design Services as required The initial Contract duration is estimated to be for a period of 7 years. The ITPD will also include the scope for 2 integration options. If appropriate only 1 option will be exercised. The Authority intends to arrive at a shortlist of a maximum of three tenderers who meet minimum pre-qualification standards. Potential Providers are to note that to fulfil this requirement, the chosen supplier will be exposed to and required to safeguard nationally sensitive information/data bearing a security classification up to and including SECRET UK EYES ONLY level. The Authority therefore requires Potential Providers to have Provisional Facility Security Clearance (FSC) status to manage these security requirements throughout the entire supply chain by the ITPD issue date. Information regarding additional exclusion criteria, minimum standards and the criteria for down selecting Potential Providers can be found within the DPQQ.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e8c62f2d-a7e4-4747-a2c8-14f1ed882f94
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06eb0aa1-8345-4b5d-bfb7-2961aa9e4925
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Exempt - Competitive Dialogue
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

35512100 - Strategic submarine nuclear fuelled

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Oct 2025 - 28 Oct 2032 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
Not specified
Contact Email
mark.spicer101@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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