Award

PS3,000,000.00

PLATFORM EQUIPMENT DELIVERY TEAM - MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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23 Feb 2021 at 22:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to a contract awarded by the Platform Equipment Delivery Team of the Ministry of Defence for submarine secondary propulsion systems and components, valued at £3,000,000. This contract is classified under the goods category, specifically in the industry of submarines, and involves a limited procurement method negotiated without publication of a contract notice. The contract extension was initiated on 23rd February 2021, following the expiry of the original contract on 23rd June 2017. The awarded contract, which is currently active, involves working with Babcock International Group, located in Bristol, UK.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in the defence sector, particularly those specialising in maritime technology and propulsion systems. Companies capable of providing high-quality parts, maintenance, or innovative solutions for submarine systems may find this an ideal contract to compete for, especially if they can act as subcontractors to Babcock International Group. The limited nature of the tender allows for a focused competition, enabling suitable businesses to engage directly with established suppliers in this niche market.

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Notice Title

PS3,000,000.00

Notice Description

Submarine (secondary) propulsion systems, equipment's and components are utilised in a variety of forms on A, T and V Boats. The Marine Propulsion Systems Project Team is planning to enhance the existing effectiveness and efficiency of the equipment management role and current support solutions to deliver improved performance and Value for Defence through the combination of support requirements for several associated equipment's/systems. Short description of the contract or purchase(s): Submarine (secondary) propulsion systems, equipment's and components are utilised in a variety of forms on A, T and V Boats. The Marine Propulsion Systems Project Team is planning to enhance the existing effectiveness and efficiency of the equipment management role and current support solutions to deliver improved performance and Value for Defence through the combination of support requirements for several associated equipment's/systems.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Submarine (secondary) propulsion systems, equipment's and components are utilised in a variety of forms on A, T and V Boats. The Marine Propulsion Systems Project Team is planning to enhance the existing effectiveness and efficiency of the equipment management role and current support solutions to deliver improved performance and Value for Defence through the combination of support requirements for several associated equipment's/systems. Additional information: This notice is not a request for expressions of interest so please do not apply to be invited to tender. This notice advises that the Authority has decided to negotiate a contract with the named supplier on a single source basis, and is published for transparency. If you are interested in becoming a sub-contractor for this requirement, you should apply directly to the supplier named above.

Procurement Information

The Secretary of State for Defence (the "Authority") intends to enter into a Contract extension with Babcock International Group Ltd ("Babcock"). Contract MSS/027 between the Authority and Babcock (the "Original Contract") was entered into on 23/06/17 following a failed competition. Under the Original Contract Babcock Provides In-service Support (spares, repairs and post design services) of Secondary Propulsion Systems fitted to HM Submarines. The original Contract Term is due to Expire and for the reasons set out below the Authority intends to extend the original Contract for a period of 12 months to enable the finalisation of the follow-on support Contract that has been delayed. It is Considered the Contract Extension can be placed using the negotiated procedure without prior publication of a Contract Notice pursuant to Article 28(1)(a) of Directive 2009/81/EC (Regulation 16(1)(a)(i) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011)(Additional Supplies) This decision has been made due to the original Contract being run under the Competitive procedure and subsequently due to the absence of tenders was awarded on a single source basis to Babcock. The extension will allow the Authority sufficient time to explore the market for the follow-on support contracts without a break in service provision. The Scope and Terms of the original Contract remain unchanged.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0295a1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003641-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

35512000 - Submarines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

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

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PLATFORM EQUIPMENT DELIVERY TEAM - MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
aaron.gunton100@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
TLK11 Bristol, City of

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BABCOCK INTERNATIONAL GROUP

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