Planning

715038450 - PPA/006 - Integrated Platform Management System for Type 45

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

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Planning

06 Jun 2025 at 14:07

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, currently in the planning stage, is led by Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) on behalf of the Ministry of Defence, focusing on the Integrated Platform Management System for Type 45. The procurement relates to securing post-design services, spares, and repairs for machinery control and surveillance equipment, essential for Queen Elizabeth Class Royal Navy vessels. The initiative is based in Bristol, United Kingdom, with the planning notice published on 6th June 2025. This defence sector contract falls under public authority central government classification and aims to procure goods over the threshold, with a gross value of £6,000,000. The expected start date for the contract is 1st December 2026, extending potentially to 30th November 2033, indicating long-term engagement potential.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, especially those specialised in electronic and electrical spare parts, command and control communication systems, and Scada systems for warships. Companies with a focus on repair and maintenance services of naval vessels are also well-suited to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, potentially benefiting from the opportunity to provide high-value goods and services in the defence and security sector. Interested businesses should keep an eye on the forthcoming notices that will detail the tender process further, with a future notice expected by 6th January 2026.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

715038450 - PPA/006 - Integrated Platform Management System for Type 45

Notice Description

Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S), on behalf of the Ministry of Defence, are considering options to secure the provision of post design services, spares and repairs for machinery control and surveillance equipment as fitted aboard Queen Elizabeth Class Royal Navy vessels. Please note: The information in this UK1 Pipeline Notice is purely for information, and no further details are available at this stage. Further details will be provided in a future notice if the opportunity progresses.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054499
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030650-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

42 - Industrial machinery

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

35522000 - Electronic and electrical spare parts for warships

35711000 - Command, control, communication systems

42961200 - Scada or equivalent system

50640000 - Repair and maintenance services of warships

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jun 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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