Award

Naval Design Partnering - Successor (NDP-S)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

07 Nov 2024 at 13:44

Tender

28 Sep 2023 at 16:14

Planning

21 Jun 2023 at 09:36

Planning

05 May 2023 at 13:09

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has awarded a contract for the "Naval Design Partnering - Successor (NDP-S)" project, focusing on engineering services within the defence industry. The awarded contract, identified by ID 036102-2024, was signed on 27th June 2024 with a value of GBP 5.4 billion gross (GBP 4.5 billion net). Frazer Nash Consultancy Limited has been selected as the Prime Contractor to establish and manage the NDP framework to support the Navy Develop Directorate’s objectives. This project involves delivering both Core and Non-Core Tasks in alignment with the directorate’s strategic priorities. The location for the project is the UKK1 region. The procurement method used was a selective negotiated procedure with the publication of a contract notice. The procurement stage includes the award phase, ensuring the project will commence soon.

This tender opens significant business growth opportunities, particularly for engineering firms specialising in naval design, engineering-related scientific and technical services, and defence services. Large prime contractors, as well as Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), can benefit from the diverse range of tasks outlined within the framework. Companies can look forward to engaging in a broad spectrum of activities, from pre-concept and concept stages to in-service and disposal phases. Collaborating with Frazer Nash Consultancy Limited and the MoD provides a platform for long-term partnership, contributing innovative solutions to the maritime capabilities and benefiting from substantial government projects.

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Notice Title

Naval Design Partnering - Successor (NDP-S)

Notice Description

Provision of a Prime Contractor for the Naval Design Partnering (NDP) Contract who will be responsible for setting up and managing an NDP Framework consisting of a diverse range of the supply chain to deliver Core and Non-Core Tasks in support of the Navy Develop Directorate's objectives and priorities.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03c6c8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036102-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71300000 - Engineering services

71320000 - Engineering design services

71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,500,000,000 £1B-£10B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
23 Jul 2024 - 23 Jul 2030 Over 5 years
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: IFC Commercial Team, Attn: NDP Commercial Team
Contact Email
desshipsacq-ifc-ndp@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
TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FRAZER NASH CONSULTANCY

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