Tender

Ask AI about this notice

Summarise, research or assess it with AI

View Markdown

Share this notice

Send this contract to a colleague

Boats/0007 Maritime Overseer Support (MOS) For Boats and Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA)

Ministry of Defence

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Tender

28 Apr 2021 at 22:55

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is conducting a tender titled "Boats/0007 Maritime Overseer Support (MOS) for Boats and Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA)" within the services industry, specifically focusing on the repair and maintenance services of ships. This active procurement process is at the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 28th May 2021. The framework agreement encompasses various locations in the United Kingdom and Gibraltar, requiring overseers for the build, upkeep, and support of multiple classes of boats over a contract period of 2,520 days with an estimated value of £6 million, plus options for extension.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in maritime services and oversight, particularly those with expertise in ship repair, maintenance, and military defence services. Companies based in the UK, especially those located in the North East, North West, and South regions, would be well-suited to participate. The selected contractors will be required to provide expert oversight, quality assurance, and comprehensive upkeep evaluation for a range of vessels, making this an ideal opportunity for firms equipped with the necessary technical capabilities and experience in handling complex maritime projects.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

Boats/0007 Maritime Overseer Support (MOS) For Boats and Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA)

Notice Description

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) Boats Team and Royal Fleet Auxiliary Cluster Support Team require a framework agreement to provide Overseer Support (OS). Boats Acquisition Requirement - The current Acquisition programme will deliver 7 classes of boats over the next 5 years which will require an overseer for either build, upkeep or both. They are all in various stages of manufacture, built by different UK-based boat builders. Boats In Service Support Requirement - There is a Boats In Service Support (BISS) contract in place to provide in service support for all classes of boats not included in the Boats Acquisition Requirement, which will require an overseer for upkeep. This contract is divided into 11 Lots. The locations of these Lots can be broken down to UK North East, UK North West, UK South and Gibraltar. Ideally there will be separate overseers covering UK North East, UK North West and UK South. Quantity or scope: The Boats team are responsible for managing In-Service and new Acquisition programmes for the following vessels: * Static Training Vessels * Small Boats Flotilla * Provision of overseeing services for programmed builds upkeeps/refits and repairs for vessels which could include, but would not be limited to: * P2000 (Archer Class) Boats - HM Ships Archer, Biter, Blazer, Charger, Dasher, Example, Exploit, Explorer, Express, Pursuer, Puncher, Raider, Ranger, Smiter, Tracker, Trumpeter * Fast Patrol Vessels (FPV) HM Ships Sabre and Scimitar * Patrol Vessels Sir Cecil Smith and Sir Evan Gibb * Training Ships HMS Bristol, Sir Tristram, Brecon and Hindostan * Maritime Interdiction (MI) Craft. * Vahana Workboat * Royal Navy Patrol Launch (RNPL) * Other boats, less than 50 metres in length, principally Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBs), Work Boats, Training Yachts and Police Launches. The RFA CST is responsible for managing In-Service and Upkeep requirements for vessels which could include, but would not be limited to: * RFA Wave Class - RFA Wave Knight and RFA Wave Ruler * RFA Tide Class - RFA Tidespring, RFA Tiderace, RFA Tidesurge and RFA Tideforce * RFA Fort Victoria The Contractor shall provide the following upkeep management services to the RFA and Platform Authority on a tasking basis to include the provision of expert knowledge and overseeing services for programmed upkeeps/refits and repairs for the aforementioned vessels. 1.1 Attending in service ships to carry out Pre-upkeep Materiel Assessments (PUMA) and standing by Northern Cluster RFA ships in Upkeep, to provide quality assurance and implementation of specific Military design changes and modifications in accordance with the specifications and regulations. Items include: - 1.1.1 Magazines/Magazine Cargo Holds and related protection and safety systems, e.g. stowage arrangements, lighting, Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Rapid Reaction Spray System (RRSS), security, alarms, tallied instructions/warnings, etc. 1.1.2 Magazines, Ammunition Lockers and Weapons Stowages. 1.1.3 Ammunition Routes, e.g. mobilising explosives/ammunition between Magazine and point of use. 1.1.4 Liaising with attending Capability Team members responsible for the Naval Authority Certification. 1.2 Providing Materiel assessment of Weapon installations (pre, during and after Upkeep). 1.3 Providing Materiel assessment of Aviation Facilities (pre, during and after Upkeep), including but not limited to: - 1.4 Flight Deck & Hangar condition of fixtures, fittings and coatings, aircraft securing/lashing and refuelling arrangements. 1.5 Safety nets, lighting, aircraft starting facilities. 1.6 Writing PUMA (Pre-Upkeep Materiel Assessment) defect reports - raising Work Request Forms (WRF's). 1.7 Assisting Technical Superintendents with Upkeep Specification planning. 1.8 Overseeing the implementation of all Type A and B S1182s, including: - 1.9 Attending the Line-out presentation by the Contractor with or on behalf of the Capability Team member. 1.10 Oversee the work in progress. 1.11 Provide quality assurance and expert advice to ensure that the S1182 specification requirements have been met when presented at the Final Inspection on behalf of the Platform Authority. 1.12 Assist the Capability Team area and the Technical Superintendent with Technical Queries raised by the Contractor that require Platform Authority support and response. 1.13 Liaise with MOD inspection authorities e.g. Maritime Commissioning and Testing Authority (MCTA) and Fleet Aviation when arranging the following inspections: Pre-embarkation Inspection (PEIM), Weapon systems II, IT and Pre-HAT Air/HAT Air. Liaising with Capability Team members responsible for the Naval Authority Certification. 1.14 Hosting outside inspecting authorities and chairing "Take-on" and "Wash-up" meetings. 1.15 Assisting the Technical Superintendents with After Action Reviews for designated ships departing periods of Upkeep. The scope of this requirement includes two, one year options to extend which are currently unfunded.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02ab66
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009205-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50241000 - Repair and maintenance services of ships

50244000 - Reconditioning services of ships or boats

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 May 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Ministry of Defence
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Postcode Area
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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

Loading OCDS record...