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Nato Submarine Rescue System Third In-Service Support Period Contract Amendment for the relocation of the NSRS assets.

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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27 Feb 2024 at 09:29

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract to JFD Ltd for the Nato Submarine Rescue System Third In-Service Support Period Contract Amendment, involving the relocation of NSRS assets to a commercial building. The procurement falls under military defence services, with a total contract value not exceeding £10m. The contract includes securing a lease for the new location and modifying the building accordingly. The procurement method was 'limited' and was negotiated without public notice.

Businesses in the defence industry may find growth opportunities in providing services related to submarine rescue systems following the award of this contract. Companies capable of handling complex technical requirements and offering cost-effective solutions are well-suited to compete. The contract's duration is initially set at 4 years with the potential for extension, attracting businesses with expertise in military defence services and building modifications to ensure compliance with system requirements.

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Notice Title

Nato Submarine Rescue System Third In-Service Support Period Contract Amendment for the relocation of the NSRS assets.

Notice Description

JFD Ltd acting as agent for the UK Ministry of Defence is requested to secure a lease for the relocation of the NSRS assets to a suitable commercial building.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The In-Service Submarines Team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence, intends to award an amendment to the contract with JFD Ltd for the provision of the Nato Submarine Rescue Service (NSRS) to increase its scope to include: 1. Securing a lease on a suitable commercial premises for housing the full Nato Submarine Rescue System (NSRS); 2. Relocating the NSRS assets to the alternative commercial building and; 3. Modifying the alternative commercial building so it is fit for purpose in accordance with the system User Requirements Document. The duration of this requirement is 4 years with the option of a further 2 + 2 years. The estimated total contract value is not to exceed PS10m. In accordance with regulation 4 of the Defence and Security Public Contracts (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (SI 2019/697) this procurement falls to be regulated under the provisions of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 as amended (in particular by SI 2019/697 and SI 2020/1450). Prior publication of a contract notice in the Official Journal of the European Union is no longer appropriate. It is considered that the award of the contract without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service (as required by the relevant legislation) is lawful in accordance with Regulation 16(1)(d)(i)(aa) of the DSPCR 2011. Unforeseen circumstances at the Base Location have required structural surveys to be undertaken which have identified issues within the building fabric. This has resulted in limited access to personnel, affecting the Contractor's ability to fulfil their contractual requirements to maintain Rescue System readiness. It is determined that the additional services can only be supplied by JFD Ltd because they cannot be technically or economically separated from the original contract without major inconvenience to the procurer. Technically, the additional services cannot be provided by another supplier because it would cause an intolerable risk to the provision of the core contract services. Scheduling and maintenance requirements need to be factored in to ensure no loss of critical submarine rescue capability during relocation, and the configuration of the equipment at the new location must be optimised to ensure training, maintenance and mobilisation can take place. Mobilisation of the assets already forms a key element of the contract and so JFD Ltd have subcontractor framework agreements in place which will maximise efficiency and minimise cost. The value of this amendment does not exceed 50% of the original contract value (Regulation 16(5)).

Options: The duration of this requirement is 4 years with the option of a further 2 + 2 years. The estimated total contract value is not to exceed PS10m.

Procurement Information

It is considered that the award of the contract without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service (as required by the relevant legislation) is lawful in accordance with Regulation 16(1)(d)(i)(aa) of the DSPCR 2011. It is believed that the additional services can only be supplied by JFD Ltd because they cannot be technically or economically separated from the original contract without major inconvenience to the procurer. Technically, the additional services cannot be provided by another supplier because it would cause an intolerable risk to the provision of the core contract services. Scheduling and maintenance requirements need to be factored in to ensure no loss of critical submarine rescue capability during relocation, and the configuration of the equipment at the new location must be optimised to ensure training, maintenance and mobilisation can take place. Mobilisation of the assets already forms a key element of the contract and so JFD Ltd have subcontractor framework agreements in place which will maximise efficiency and minimise cost.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-043d05
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006198-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75221000 - Military defence services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Feb 20242 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
Samantha Gillett
Contact Email
samantha.gillett133@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3001657467

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS35 8JH
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JFD

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