Planning

The purpose of this notice is to invite the market to provide information and obtain multiple views across the market to help inform the potential future Project & Commercial Strategies for SSL-I. Further industry engagement will take place in 2021, details TBC. For the avoidance of doubt this notice is not a call to competition. Any responses, comments, indications of interest, participation or non-participated by any organisation at this stage will not influence the process, selection and/or award decision for a future possible procurement, nor will it be taken as a suppliers committed position. Limited information may be shared with MoD third parties for Subject Matter Expert advice where required.

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

22 Oct 2021 at 21:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process aimed at developing Strategic Sealift capabilities, which support the deployment of cargo overseas for UK military operations. The project anticipates a new contract to succeed the existing Sealift contract set to expire on 31 December 2024. While the exact details and future engagements will be confirmed in 2021, interested parties are invited to provide feedback to help shape the Project & Commercial Strategies for this initiative. The relevant industry category for this tender falls within shipping operations, classified under CPV code 60640000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the logistics and transportation sectors, particularly those with experience in maritime operations and military logistics. Companies looking to participate should prepare to engage during the future stages of this procurement process, as insights and responses collected at this initial planning phase will aid the MoD in fine-tuning the upcoming requirements. Those with capabilities in strategic shipping services will find this tender especially relevant for potential growth in government contracts.

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Notice Title

The purpose of this notice is to invite the market to provide information and obtain multiple views across the market to help inform the potential future Project & Commercial Strategies for SSL-I. Further industry engagement will take place in 2021, details TBC. For the avoidance of doubt this notice is not a call to competition. Any responses, comments, indications of interest, participation or non-participated by any organisation at this stage will not influence the process, selection and/or award decision for a future possible procurement, nor will it be taken as a suppliers committed position. Limited information may be shared with MoD third parties for Subject Matter Expert advice where required.

Notice Description

Strategic Sealift provides UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) with a capability to deploy cargo overseas from the UK in support of the UK's standing commitments and contingent operations. The current Sealift contract expires on 31 December 2024. A new project has been initiated by UK MOD, with the aim to provide a new contract for an interim period of minimum 5 years, to an updated user requirement. The full requirement will be released to the market as part of future engagements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02ef48
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026587-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning 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

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60640000 - Shipping operations

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20214 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
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Attn: Brewer Chelcie
Contact Email
chelcie.brewer100@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
Not specified

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

Further Information

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