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Motion Control Spares & Repairs

Ministry of Defence

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16 Dec 2021 at 22:45

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09 Aug 2021 at 22:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is conducting a procurement process titled "Motion Control Spares and Repairs," focusing on the supply of spares and repairs for submarine motion control systems. This procurement falls under the strategic submarine nuclear fuelled category, with an estimated value of approximately £52.56 million and a contract date signed on 8 December 2021. The procurement method employed is selective, following a restricted procedure, and the relevant key address for delivery is in the UK. At the time of the notice, the procurement process was completed, and the contract was awarded to BAE Systems Surface Ships Limited.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in marine engineering, technical support, and defence systems. Companies with expertise in providing in-service support for complex hydraulic systems and experience with submarine technologies would be particularly well-suited to compete in future tenders under similar specifications. The strategic nature of such contracts underscores the importance of maintaining and developing capabilities in advanced military technology, which can further enhance business prospects in the defence sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Motion Control Spares & Repairs

Notice Description

The supply of spares and repairs for the Motion Control submarine equipment.

Lot Information

Lot 1

In-service support (including technical knowledge, documentary support and the provision and integration of critical spares and repairs) and recapitalisation of complex hydraulic systems in respect of the submarine motion control systems (including one and two man control systems, the Hover and Missile Compensation System, the Autopilot and Digital Depth) on board the Vanguard and Trafalgar Class Submarines

Procurement Information

The United Kingdom Ministry of Defence (the Authority) intends to place a contract with BAE Systems Surface Ships Limited for in-service support (including technical knowledge, documentary support and the provision and integration of critical spares and repairs) and recapitalisation of complex hydraulic systems in respect of the submarine motion control systems (including one and two man control systems, the Hover and Missile Compensation System, the Autopilot and Digital Depth) on board the Vanguard and Trafalgar Class Submarines (the Contract). The Contract has an anticipated duration of 5 years with early termination provisions if required and an approximate value of PS47 million pounds sterling (ex VAT). It is considered that this Contract can be placed using the negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice pursuant to Article 28(1)(e) of Directive 2009/81/EC and Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contract Regulations 2011 (SI No. 1848) on the basis that BAE Systems Surface Ships Limited is the only economic operator capable of meeting the Authority's requirements under the Contract. BAE Systems Surface Ships Limited alone possesses the relevant knowledge and experience relating to the design of the Vanguard and Trafalgar Class Submarines and the operation, testing and repair of the submarine motion system on each of those submarines.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02d2a9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031523-2021
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

35512100 - Strategic submarine nuclear fuelled

35512200 - Attack submarine nuclear fuelled

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£112,562,098 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Aug 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

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
Not specified
Postcode Area
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BAE SYSTEMS SURFACE SHIPS LIMITED

Further Information

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