Award

Ships Protective Systems (SPS) Degaussing Control Equipment (DCE) In-Service Support (ISS)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

14 Dec 2023 at 10:01

Tender

21 Feb 2023 at 14:49

TenderUpdate

19 Jan 2023 at 15:46

Planning

16 Jan 2023 at 12:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for Ships Protective Systems (SPS) Degaussing Control Equipment In-Service Support (ISS) to Devonport Royal Dockyard Limited. The contract involves electromechanical equipment and aims to reduce ships' magnetic signature over a five-year period with two optional years. The procurement method used was selective, with a focus on weighted value for money, and the contract was signed on 9th October 2023.

This tender by the Ministry of Defence presents an opportunity for businesses in the electromechanical equipment industry. Companies specialising in in-service support for naval equipment, particularly those with expertise in reducing magnetic signatures of vessels, would be well-suited to compete. The contract requires a range of services, including system design authority management, project management, and supply chain management. Interested businesses should closely monitor the release of the tender documents and submission deadlines to participate effectively in the procurement process.

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Notice Title

Ships Protective Systems (SPS) Degaussing Control Equipment (DCE) In-Service Support (ISS)

Notice Description

The Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) Maritime Combat Systems (MCS) Underwater and Electronic Warfare (UEW) team is responsible for providing in-service support (ISS) to Ships Protective Systems (SPS) equipment across the Royal Navy (RN) Fleet and Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) direct to Platform teams and front-line units. As part of this in-service support the Degaussing Control Equipment (DCE) is an equipment group which reduces ships' magnetic signature. The contract duration is five (5) years with two (2) option years (1+1).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0397c3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036738-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated with publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting


CPV Codes

31720000 - Electromechanical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£41,789,810 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Attn: thorne margaret
Contact Email
margaret.thorne404@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DEVONPORT ROYAL DOCKYARD

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