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UCL Submarine Design and Acquisition Course

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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19 Nov 2024 at 10:45

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18 Jul 2024 at 13:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MOD), through the Submarines Delivery Agency (SDA), has awarded a contract to University College London (UCL) for the provision of a Submarine Design and Acquisition Course (SDAC). The contract spans 24 months and aims to deliver specialised education services under the CPV classification 80340000, focusing on the design and acquisition of submarines. The procurement process, classified as a limited award without prior publication of a call for competition, concluded with a contract signed on 27th September 2024. The course will take place in the UK, specifically targeting MOD staff in the region of UKK. The main procurement category is 'services', and the total contract value is GBP 185,850. The award is part of efforts to develop the skills of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers within the SDA.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in advanced education and training, particularly those with expertise in naval architecture and engineering. Companies capable of providing relevant training materials, technical documentation, and experienced instructors will find valuable prospects in this procurement. The unique nature of the SDAC, developed since 1967, underscores the need for businesses with a robust background in defence-related education services. UCL's role as the sole provider highlights the importance of niche expertise, making this an attractive venture for established entities in the defence education sector looking to expand their offerings and contribute to national defence capabilities.

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Notice Title

UCL Submarine Design and Acquisition Course

Notice Description

UCL to provide SDA staff members to complete the Submarine Design and Acquisition Course (SDAC).

Lot Information

Lot 1

UCL to provide SDA staff members to complete the Submarine Design and Acquisition Course (SDAC).

Procurement Information

The Submarines Delivery Agency (SDA), acting as agent for the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD), intends to award a single source contract for a period of 24 months to University College London (UCL) for the provision of a Submarines Delivery Acquisition Course (SDAC). The UCL Submarine Design Course introduces SDA Naval Architects and Marine Engineers to the basic elements governing the design and acquisition of submarines and underwater craft. Starting from a consideration of the operating requirements, it provides an approach to developing conceptual solutions, establishing the feasibility, and delivering preliminary design detail. The course shows how the various mobility elements of the vehicle, speed, endurance, diving depth and control interact, and how the demands of the equipment required to perform a vessel's operational function can govern the choice of vehicle and its configuration. The continued delivery of this SDAC training is essential to support the development of Suitably Qualified Experienced Personnel (SQEP) within SDA who sit within the scarce technical discipline of Naval Architecture. These skills and experience are needed to maintain SDA support to the Continuous at Sea Deterrent (CASD A 24-month contract with UCL for the delivery of this important SDAC Training Course, will develop and maintain SDA Naval Architecture SQEP, whilst also allowing the SDA to review the Training Provider delivery platforms for SDAC from October 2026 onwards. UCL are the only UK supplier of the SDAC, and they are the only current Training Provider with the technical knowledge, experience, course material, and technical documentation to deliver the SDAC. The SDAC as a product, has been developed over many years (since 1967) and uses a combination of MOD, UCL and Industry experts for its delivery. It should be noted that even though MOD staff (DE&S and SDA) are involved with the delivery of the SDAC, MOD IPR of the SDAC course material has never been established.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047e7f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037319-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80340000 - Special education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£185,850 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Katie Thomas
Contact Email
katie.thomas150@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
TLI London

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON

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