Tender

FORMAL In Service Support Contract

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, SPECIAL PROJECTS SCM (SPSCM)

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, Land Equipment, Special Projects Supply Chain Management (SPSCM) in the United Kingdom is currently engaged in a tender for the "FORMAL In Service Support Contract." This contract, classified under the repair and maintenance services industry category, involves the servicing and maintenance of the FORMAL Platform, a Mini RCV that has been operational since 2014. Key details include the deadline for submitting responses, which will be visible after registering through the designated online platform. The procurement process follows the legal basis of CELEX Regulation 32014L0024 and is currently at the tendering stage.

This opportunity presents a significant avenue for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in repair and maintenance services, logistics support, and technical services associated with military equipment. Businesses that possess experience working with defence-related contracts and have a capability to manage ad hoc maintenance tasks will be well-positioned to compete effectively in this procurement process. Engaging with the tender could lead to long-term partnerships with the Ministry of Defence, further enhancing their market reach within the defence sector.

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Notice Title

FORMAL In Service Support Contract

Notice Description

This Contract Notice is for an In-Service Support Contract for the FORMAL Platform. FORMAL is a Mini RCV. This Contract consists of servicing and maintenance including an Ad Hoc Tasking Mechanism. FORMAL has been in service since 2014 and supported by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (QinetiQ Ltd) since.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-028a34
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000736-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, SPECIAL PROJECTS SCM (SPSCM)
Contact Name
Greg Bakewell
Contact Email
gregory.bakewell100@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3067986729

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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