Award

707250450 PEDT/0039 Submarine Mechanical and Secondary Steam Equipment Support (SMASSES)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

12 Jun 2025 at 20:22

Award

11 Jun 2025 at 15:55

TenderUpdate

22 Jul 2023 at 08:19

Tender

30 Jun 2023 at 09:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has initiated a procurement process for the Submarine Mechanical and Secondary Steam Equipment Support (SMASSES), a project focusing on goods related to submarines. The tender process has reached the award stage as of 11 June 2025, with the contract awarded to Scott Aerospace Ltd. The main location for the delivery of goods is in the UK, specifically to Portsmouth or Faslane, indicating a strategic geographical focus. The procurement takes place under a selective method, following a restricted procedure, showing an emphasis on ensuring that only qualified bidders are considered. The legal basis for this procurement follows European directives, ensuring compliance with broader regulatory frameworks. The total contract value, excluding VAT, is stated as £38,088,503.33 for a term that could extend to five years if options are exercised, starting from 9 April 2025.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the supply and services of submarine mechanical and secondary steam propulsion equipment. Companies with expertise in spare parts procurement, repairs, obsolescence and quality management, and technical services would find this contract well-suited for growth. Particularly, businesses possessing a history of defence contract fulfilment or those capable of participating within framework agreements can leverage this contract to enhance their market stature. The presence of options for extending the contract period reinforces prospects for long-term engagement and revenue stability for the successful bidder. With strict criteria focusing on technical and social value aspects, businesses that excel in these areas are encouraged to pursue such tenders.

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Notice Title

707250450 PEDT/0039 Submarine Mechanical and Secondary Steam Equipment Support (SMASSES)

Notice Description

The Contract is for the supply of spares and repairs in support of Submarine Mechanical and Secondary Steam Propulsion Equipment. The Contract includes provision of: * Procurement of Spares and Repairs * Obsolescence Management * Quality Management * Project Documentation (e.g. Quality Management Plan) * Risk Management * Safety and Environmental Management * Performance Monitoring and Reporting * Helpdesk during business hours The Contract shall allow for the provision of spares and repairs of equipment within scope of Submarine Mechanical and Secondary Steam Propulsion which shall include but not be limited to: - Submarine Mechanical System and Ancillary Equipment and components which consists of both first level and non-first level equipment - Secondary Steam Propulsion Equipment comprising the following Master equipments: Main Steam System Valves, Auxiliary Steam System Valves, Steam Drains & Gland Steam System Valves, Main Steam Turbines, Turbo Generators (Mechanical) and Steam & Feed Ancillary The Contract is for a duration of 3 years however the Contract includes two irrevocable one year Option periods to be taken entirely at the Authority's discretion and subject to continuation of requirement and satisfactory performance resulting in a potential total Contract duration of three plus one plus one (3+1+1) years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03ddc1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032108-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment


CPV Codes

35512000 - Submarines

35512100 - Strategic submarine nuclear fuelled

35512200 - Attack submarine nuclear fuelled

35520000 - Parts for warships

35521000 - Hull and mechanical spare parts for warships

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£114,265,509 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 202510 months 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: Bulmer Sarah, Attn: Hart Emma
Contact Email
emma.hart102@mod.gov.uk, sarah.bulmer490@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

SCOTT AEROSPACE

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