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title: "MSS/078 Sea Water Systems Equipment Support"
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# MSS/078 Sea Water Systems Equipment Support

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0b6dd106-822c-455c-a9e9-89d882397da2

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## Summary

The public procurement process facilitated by the Ministry of Defence involved the tender titled "MSS/078 Sea Water Systems Equipment Support". This contract falls under the services category, specifically for pumps and repair and maintenance services of pumps. The procurement method used was a selective procedure with negotiation, aimed at providing support for Sea Water Systems Equipment for the Royal Navy and Royal Fleet Auxiliary over a potential duration of up to seven years. The project was initiated on 1st October 2020, with a contract valued at £49,445,253.25, and the tender closed on 30th September 2020, based in Bristol, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those with capabilities in marine equipment support and maintenance services. Companies specialising in pump systems, engineering services, or asset availability solutions can benefit from this long-term contract. Given the scale of the contract and the size fluctuation of the HM Naval fleet, firms prepared for high-volume service delivery and with experience in government contracts would be well-positioned to compete successfully.

## Notice

The Marine System Support (MSS) Team, which is part of the Ships Operating Centre within Defence Equipment & Support, provides global support to Royal Navy and Royal Fleet Auxiliary ships and submarines and other partnering nations. MSS is looking for a supplier(s) to provide an availability solution for Sea Water Systems Equipment for up to 7 (seven) years. There is a possibility that during the life of the proposed contract that the size of HM Naval fleet may increase or decrease. The support contract will take the form of an Asset Availability Service (AAS) arrangement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5c73e12-a5c9-45a8-bea9-e4e618ad92b2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2020 - 30 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,445,253 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,445,253 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DEVONPORT ROYAL DOCKYARD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 42122000 - Pumps
- 50511000 - Repair and maintenance services of pumps

## Release History

- 22 Jan 2021 at 10:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5c73e12-a5c9-45a8-bea9-e4e618ad92b2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5c73e12-a5c9-45a8-bea9-e4e618ad92b2
  22nd January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1809e179-50f0-46cb-bb25-69ea3fae4e40

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