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PS12,515,833

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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03 Jan 2025 at 11:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MoD), based in Bristol, has recently completed the procurement process to award a contract to Naval Group Limited for the purchase of four additional Fresh Water Cooling Heat Exchanger (HEATEX) units. These units are intended for installation on submarines. This tender falls under the goods category, specifically Cooling-water pumps, and pertains to the industry category of defence. This procurement was conducted through a limited process, involving negotiation without the publication of a contract notice due to specific technical reasons. The contract, valued at £12,515,833, was officially signed on 3rd January 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses that specialise in manufacturing and supplying bespoke marine cooling systems or similar technical equipment, particularly those with expertise in defence sector requirements. Companies that can engage in subcontracting arrangements with the Naval Group might find opportunities in this contract due to the technical precision and specialised tooling required for these units. Businesses with innovative capabilities in developing and manufacturing advanced cooling technologies, especially those that liaise closely with government defence projects, are well-suited to benefit from this procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS12,515,833

Notice Description

The Platform Equipment Delivery Team part of the Ministry of Defence, intends to award a contract to Naval Group Limited ("Naval Group") for the purchase of four additional Fresh Water Cooling Heat Exchanger (HEATEX) units ("Units") to be installed on submarines.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Platform Equipment Delivery Team part of the Ministry of Defence, intends to procure four additional Fresh Water Cooling Heat Exchanger (HEATEX) units ("Units") to be installed on submarines.

Procurement Information

The Platform Equipment Delivery Team part of the Ministry of Defence, intends to award a contract to Naval Group Limited ("Naval Group") for the purchase of four additional Fresh Water Cooling Heat Exchanger (HEATEX) units ("Units") to be installed on submarines. In accordance with regulation 4 of The Defence and Security Public Contracts (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (SI 2019/697) this contract 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 this contract can be awarded 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)(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 for technical reasons. This is because Naval Group is the Original Equipment Manufacturer of the Units, which are a bespoke. Only Naval Group has the necessary technical drawings, specialist tooling, knowledge and experience to supply these replacement Units, which will be manufactured to an improved specification.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04cd52
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000074-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

35512200 - Attack submarine nuclear fuelled

42122161 - Cooling-water pumps

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,515,833 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jan 20251 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
emilia.davies134@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
TLK41 Plymouth
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NAVAL GROUP

Further Information

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