Tender

NATO Submarine Rescue System Third In-Service Support Period

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE (SDA ISM COMMERCIAL)

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

11 May 2021 at 21:55

Tender

11 May 2021 at 21:55

Planning

03 Mar 2021 at 22:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (SDA ISM Commercial) is currently initiating a tender for the "NATO Submarine Rescue System Third In-Service Support Period" as part of its ongoing procurement process. This engagement falls within the defence services industry category, specifically focusing on rescue services. The procurement stage is set at the planning phase, with the tender period closing on 11th June 2021. Interested suppliers must register through the Defence Sourcing Portal and complete a Dynamic Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (DPQQ) by the specified deadline to express their interest in the project.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in defence services, engineering, and emergency response systems. Companies that specialise in project management, maintenance and technical support for rescue capabilities would fit particularly well within this procurement process. The contract will support the provision and sustainability of the NATO Submarine Rescue System, requiring innovative solutions and exemplary service delivery over an expected nine-year term, commencing in mid-2023. Engaging in this contract could lead to substantial business growth and collaboration with other nations under the NATO umbrella.

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Notice Title

NATO Submarine Rescue System Third In-Service Support Period

Notice Description

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) has a potential requirement for the provision of a Government Owned Contractor Operated service to ensure continued availability and capability of the NATO Submarine Rescue System (NSRS) from mid-2023. NSRS is a tri-national project established in 2003 to deliver a submarine rescue capability to the United Kingdom (UK), France and Norway (collectively known as the Participant Nations). The SDA acting on behalf of the UK, operates as the designated lead nation responsible for the commercial arrangements under which NSRS is delivered. NSRS is a world leading capability for Submarine Rescue and the next phase of this project (known as the Third In-Service Support project or 3ISS) offers an exciting opportunity for potential suppliers to operate and maintain a worldwide, continuously available and sustainable submarine rescue capability, supporting the Participant Nations and wider NATO community. NSRS is comprised of three overarching systems: a) Intervention - Independent Remote Operated Vehicle (IROV) and supporting equipment which provides the capability to search, examine and deliver vital emergency supplies to enable rescue; b) Rescue - Submarine Rescue Vehicle (SRV) and supporting equipment used to dock and enact escape from a distressed submarine, launched from a Mothership (MOSHIP) using a Portable Launch and Recovery System; and c) Transfer Under Pressure System (TUP) - A decompression chamber located on-board the deck of a MOSHIP and used to bring rescued crew back to the correct atmospheric pressure. The scope of the 3ISS requirement is expected to include, but not be limited to: a) Provision of project and programme management to oversee the management and maintain capability and availability of the system (rescue readiness); b) Provision of a complete contractor operated service; c) Continuous maintenance and support of NSRS assets and systems; d) Mobilisation and conducting NSRS training exercises; e) Obsolescence management; and f) Spares management. 3ISS is expected to be operate across a 9-year term from mid-2023 to align with both the end of the existing Memorandum of Understanding between the Partner Nations and the current NSRS out-of-service date. This procurement is subject to the Defence Security & Public Contract Regulations 2011 and will operate against the Competitive Negotiated procedure. Suppliers who wish to express an interest must do so by completing and returning a Dynamic Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (DPQQ) via the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP). The searchable Project Code is 60992378. In order to qualify at the supplier selection stage, Suppliers will need to meet the minimum standards set out in the DPQQ, namely: a) that you will not be subject to any of the exclusionary criteria set out under Regulation 23 unless the Authority is satisfied that the provisions of Regulation 23(2) can apply; b) that you will be able to meet the economic and financial standing requirements; c) that you will be able to meet the technical and professional ability requirements.; and d) for the scored section criteria which is scored between 0 (low score) and 5 (high score) that a minimum pass mark of 33 is achieved with each question scoring not less than a 2. You must not take this announcement to mean confirmation that MOD shall award a contract for this requirement. The MOD is publishing this announcement without any commitment to issue a tender or place a contract. Accordingly, any expenditure, work or effort undertaken before contract award is a matter solely for the commercial judgement of potential suppliers. Announcements may also be published on the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP), Contracts Finder or the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU), as appropriate.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029823
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010348-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75252000 - Rescue services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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 (SDA ISM COMMERCIAL)
Contact Name
Phil Mortimore, attn: Phil Mortimore
Contact Email
philip.mortimore100@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3001631731

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

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