Planning

RFI NSIGN/001-02 - Client Support Framework (CSF) - Deep SQEP

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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25 Aug 2023 at 13:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is planning a procurement process for the Client Support Framework (CSF) under the NSIGN Programme. This tender, titled RFI NSIGN/001-02 - Client Support Framework (CSF) - Deep SQEP, is in the Planning stage. The engagement end date is set for 7th September 2023. The procurement aims to provide expert support for tasks related to global shipping, ship repair industries, and specialist consultancy services. The Ministry of Defence is the buying organisation, located in Bristol, United Kingdom. The industry categories are Repair and maintenance services of warships, Shipping operations, and Technical analysis or consultancy services.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for firms with expertise in providing specialised personnel and consultancy services related to global shipping, ship repair industries, and technical analysis. Small and medium enterprises are particularly suitable for this tender. Businesses interested in commercial shipping models, sector analysis, cost model development, and capacity & capability studies at both UK and global levels would find this procurement opportunity well-suited for their growth. The Ministry of Defence is seeking suppliers to deliver against Lot 2 Deep SQEP of the NSIGN Client Support Framework.

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Notice Title

RFI NSIGN/001-02 - Client Support Framework (CSF) - Deep SQEP

Notice Description

The NSIGN Client Support Framework is required to support the NSIGN Programme and provide a range of support/expertise for delivery of specific tasks across the Concept, Assessment, and Transition Phases. The NSIGN Client Support Framework will provide access to Suitably Qualified and Experienced Personnel (SQEP) with the required expert skills and industrial knowledge to undertake tasks in support of the Programme. This includes but is not limited to provision of information relating to global shipping, along with industrial and commercial ship repair industries. These skills are not typically held within the organisations delivering the NSIGN Programme, as such the NSIGN Client Framework is required to ensure MOD requirements are achieved and anticipated benefits are delivered. This support will be provided across all organisations delivering NSIGN and potentially other maritime projects, namely DE&S, Navy Command (NC) and SDA. The NSIGN Client Support Framework will have four discrete Lots and Lots 1 and 2 are subdivided into work packages. The Authority is seeking potential suppliers to deliver against Lot 2 Deep SQEP of the NSIGN Client Support Framework. This will include the provision of expert advice in relation to specific specialist tasking. This may relate to Cost Model development, Sector Analysis, Capacity & Capability studies (both UK and Global) and Commercial Shipping Models. The Lot 2 Deep SQEP requirement is split into four separate work packages. See Opportunity Listing for further details and how to submit a response.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76004943-07c7-4997-ac5a-eedbc47a1d9a
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

50640000 - Repair and maintenance services of warships

60640000 - Shipping operations

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 Sep 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
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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