Planning

713713451 - Procurement of Classification, Survey and Design Appraisal Services to support the Future In Service Support (FISS) requirement

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

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Planning

21 May 2025 at 13:19

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, initiated by Defence Equipment and Support, is in the planning stage for a significant contract aimed at procuring Classification, Survey, and Design Appraisal Services to support the Future In Service Support (FISS) requirement. This procurement falls under the defence and security sector, specifically involving content or data standardisation and classification services, with an expected service contract to be executed with Lloyd's Register Group Limited. The location for this procurement is Bristol, United Kingdom, and though it is currently in planning, key dates indicate that the service period is anticipated to start from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2030, with a potential extension to 2032.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in defence-related services, particularly those adept in classification and survey services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable to engage with this opportunity, given the procurement's intention to incorporate SMEs in the execution of its requirements. The contract's substantial value, with a gross amount of £7,200,000, offers a lucrative avenue for growth and expansion, specifically for firms positioned to offer technical expertise and innovative solutions consistent with the Ministry of Defence's objectives. The detailed planning phase suggests a methodical approach, underscoring the significance of preparing competitive proposals tailored to the unique needs of this procurement framework.

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Notice Title

713713451 - Procurement of Classification, Survey and Design Appraisal Services to support the Future In Service Support (FISS) requirement

Notice Description

The Ministry of Defence intends to enter into a services contract with Lloyd's Register Group Limited for the provision of Classification, Survey and Design Appraisal Services to support the Future In Service Support (FISS) requirement. Voluntary Transparency Notice link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000549-2025

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051afb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023975-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72330000 - Content or data standardization and classification services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
desshipscomrcl-nss-rfa-tls@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

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