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Provision of Technical Service Framework and Mission Equipment to Enable a T31 Shore Integration Facility

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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19 May 2022 at 08:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, located in Bristol, United Kingdom, has successfully completed a tender titled "Provision of Technical Service Framework and Mission Equipment to Enable a T31 Shore Integration Facility." This procurement, categorised under goods within the military industry, focused on the supply of T31 Mission System equipment and associated technical services. The procurement method was a limited negotiated process without the publication of a contract notice, with a total contract value of £60 million. The final contract was signed on 19 May 2022.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in military technology and defence solutions. Companies specialising in advanced systems integration, technical support, and mission equipment supply would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar tenders. The awarded supplier, Thales UK Limited, demonstrates the importance of having proprietary technology and specific expertise in providing tailored solutions in this highly specialised area. Potential entrants should consider the potential for collaboration with established suppliers to leverage experience and meet specific contractual requirements.

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Notice Title

Provision of Technical Service Framework and Mission Equipment to Enable a T31 Shore Integration Facility

Notice Description

Provision of T31 Mission System equipment to be commissioned into a Shore Integration Facility (SIF) for T31 Frigate, and for technical services, to operate within the SIF, to assess and upgrade the equipment within the T31 mission system.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of T31 Mission System equipment to be commissioned into a Shore Integration Facility (SIF) for T31 Frigate, and for technical services, to operate the SIF, and to assess and upgrade the equipment within the T31 mission system.

Options: two, one year extensions to contract duration.

Procurement Information

The T31 shore integration facility has to be configured for the mission system which will be fitted to the T31 frigate. Thales via the Babcock Prime contract are the supplier of the Mission system and as such are the only economic supplier with the necessary proprietary, and specific tooling and test equipment to ensure the T31 mission system is suitable represented, commissioned and operated at the Shore integration facility. The work will include supply of equipment's, integrated systems and technical services including mission system equipment and software updates and assessment and assurance of mission system performance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-033b03
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013413-2022
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

35511200 - Destroyers and frigates

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 May 20223 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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
peter.stevens143@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
TLK South West (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THALES

Further Information

Notice URLs

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