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Supply of Treatment Chemicals for RFA Flotilla and HMS Scott

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE - DEFENCE EQUIPMENT & SUPPORT

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17 Feb 2023 at 15:59

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence - Defence Equipment & Support has awarded a contract for the supply of treatment chemicals for the RFA Flotilla and HMS Scott. The procurement process, which was initiated as a tender, aimed to secure essential chemical products for diesel propulsion and steam generation systems onboard naval ships. This procurement falls under the CPV classification of water-treatment chemicals. The procurement method used was a limited negotiation without the publication of a contract notice, with Aquamarine Chemicals (division of Bayer-Wood Technologies Limited) being the contracted supplier. The contract, valued at £515,000, was signed on 18th April 2022.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for suppliers of water-treatment chemicals and related products, with a focus on supplying the naval sector in the UK. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with Aquamarine Chemicals being the active supplier. Businesses in the chemical supply sector, particularly those with expertise in treatment chemicals for marine applications, would be well-suited to compete for similar tender opportunities in the future. The continuation of the contract with Aquamarine Chemicals until April 2024 ensures business continuity for the supply of essential products to the RFA Platforms and HMS Scott, emphasising the importance of reliable and specialised suppliers in this sector.

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Notice Title

Supply of Treatment Chemicals for RFA Flotilla and HMS Scott

Notice Description

The Naval Ship Support RFA Availability Team has a requirement for the supply of treatment chemicals, test kits and injection systems for diesel propulsion systems, steam generation, auxiliary equipment, and all hotel service systems hygiene in the ships of the RFA Flotilla and HMS Scott, together with associated technical support and training of ships staff during scheduled visits to platforms when in UK. A one-year extension option of the existing CSS/0121 Contract is currently delivered by Aquamarine Chemicals, a Division of Bayer-Wood Technologies Limited.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The MoD estimates quantities of chemical usage under this requirement per year to be as follows; ALUMINIUM CORROSION CONTROLLER-14000lt AQUA-ANTIFOAM-1000lt AQUAWASH - 2500lt BIO VAC TOILET CLEANER-2200lt BOILER WATER TREATMENT EXTRA-600lt CW25B CHILLED WATER PLANT TREATMENT-900lt Enzyme Cleaners Various-4000lt Rust Remover-1000lt SHIPSAN CHLORINE - 2000lt SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE 10-12%-2500lt Zest cleaner-600lt Washing up liquid-600lt Test kits for relevant chemicals and equipment on board all vessels including Auxiliary boilers evaporators diesel engine cooling systems and bacterial detection tests for fuel and ballast tanks, and analysis of tests.

Procurement Information

A previous lack of interest in the requirement would indicate that Aquamarine Chemicals are the only UK-based supplier in operation with the infrastructure in place to deliver the required level of service in the UK. Companies who had shown interest in the previous contract are now either no longer in operation or have been subsumed into other companies, with no UK-based offices. The potential extension of the existing Contract CSS/0121 for a further additional one-year period with Aquamarine Chemicals will deliver continued supply of essential chemical products and analytical support to RFA Platforms and HMS Scott, ensuring business continuity until interest in the requirement is again tested via the relevant procurement procedures in FY 23/24 for anticipated contract award in April 2024. This is Subject to Contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03a69a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004936-2023
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products


CPV Codes

24962000 - Water-treatment chemicals

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£515,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Apr 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 - DEFENCE EQUIPMENT & SUPPORT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tim.kidner541@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

AQUAMARINE CHEMICALS (DIVISION OF BAYER-WOOD TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice URLs

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