Tender

706438450 - Ships Protective Systems (SPS) Degaussing Control Equipment In-Service Support (ISS)-CN-CF

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

21 Feb 2023 at 14:39

Tender Notice
Planning

19 Jan 2023 at 15:48

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

16 Jan 2023 at 12:45

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is planning a procurement process for the provision of in-service support for Ships Protective Systems. This procurement will involve the Degaussing Control Equipment, aiming to reduce ships' magnetic signatures over a contract duration of 5 years with two option years. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with a tender period set to end on 23rd March 2023. The procurement method is a selective competitive procedure with negotiation. The opportunity is in the services category and is related to electromechanical equipment.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specializing in electromechanical equipment services to engage with the Ministry of Defence. Small and medium enterprises are encouraged to participate. Interested bidders should focus on providing in-service support elements as specified, including system design authority management and equipment upkeep management. The indicative release date of the Detailed Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (DPQQ) is set for February 2023, and interested parties should register their interest via the Defence Sourcing Portal.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

706438450 - Ships Protective Systems (SPS) Degaussing Control Equipment In-Service Support (ISS)-CN-CF

Notice Description

The Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) Maritime Combat Systems (MCS) Underwater and Electronic Warfare (UEW) team is responsible for providing in-service support (ISS) to Ships Protective Systems (SPS) equipment across the Royal Navy (RN) Fleet and Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) direct to Platform teams and front-line units. As part of this in-service support the Degaussing Control Equipment (DCE) is an equipment group which reduces ships' magnetic signature i.e., the magnetic disturbance of a vessel in the earth's magnetic field. This signature is the most significant of the influences that trigger naval influence mines. It is anticipated the contract duration will be five (5) years with two (2) option years (1+1). Any potential bidder may be required to provide for an example the following services: Core Activities The Contractor shall provide the following in-service support elements: - System Design Authority Management - Project Management - Quality Management - Risk Management - Health, Safety & Environmental Management - Obsolescence Management - Configuration Management - Software Support - Supply Chain management and reporting - Equipment Upkeep Management - Post Design Services - Technical Support Supply Support - Non-Core - Supply Support Activities - Single item ownership - Support and Test Equipment - Accounting Classification - Supply of stock - Packaging, Handling, Storage and Transport Equipment Upkeep Management - Non-Core - Repair and Refurbishment of Articles - Testing - Calibration - Disposal Post Design and Technical Services - Non-Core - Post Design Services - Technical Services - Task Initiation - Contractors on Deployed Operations (CONDO)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f5be9a4d-27d5-44f4-a61b-ec533fa42c20
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3130669-0019-4d49-88fe-264eb70fbe16
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, 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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

CPV Codes

31720000 - Electromechanical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,400,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
17 Feb 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2028 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

Notice URLs

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