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title: "The provision of Magnetic Treatment Service for RN Submarines at The Magnetic Silencing facility, Kings Bay, Georgia, USA"
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# The provision of Magnetic Treatment Service for RN Submarines at The Magnetic Silencing facility, Kings Bay, Georgia, USA

Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT, MOD ABBEY WOOD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-15b951bb-505b-41e8-9464-913a3d8f931c

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S), part of the UK Ministry of Defence, seeking a provider for the "Provision of Magnetic Treatment Service for RN Submarines" at the Magnetic Silencing facility in Kings Bay, Georgia, USA. This tender falls under the "Submarines" industry category and is currently in the award stage. The contract, valued at £5,204,000, commenced on 11 May 2020 and is set to conclude on 30 April 2023. The procurement method was through an award of a contract without prior publication of a notice in the Official Journal of the European Union, indicating a streamlined process for specific cases.

This opportunity represents significant potential for businesses that specialise in defence contracting and maritime services, particularly those with expertise in magnetic treatment and submarine technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender suitable due to their capacity for specialised work, while larger organisations, like QinetiQ Limited, already involved in similar projects, would also be competitive. Engaging with this contract could enhance capabilities in critical defence operations, fostering growth through government partnerships in the defence sector.

## Notice

Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) Naval Ship Support (NSSpt) has a prime mission to equip and support the Armed Forces of the United Kingdom (UK) for current and future worldwide operations. An element of the Armed Forces current and future military requirement is for Royal Navy (RN) Submarine platforms to possess the stealth capabilities to deliver evolving, multi-function operational roles. One of the components of submarine stealth is the management of the magnetic signature influence, which is primarily produced within the ferromagnetic material of the pressure hull. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Bristol: Submarines.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b629265-b48b-4a5d-a3e8-1c18148f6b8a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Award of a contract without prior publication of a contract notice in the Official Journal of the European Union(in the cases listed in points k) and l) in Annex D) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 May 2020 |
| Contract period | 10 May 2020 - 30 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,204,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,204,000 |
| 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 | DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT, MOD ABBEY WOOD |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | QINETIQ |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35512000 - Submarines

## Release History

- 8 Oct 2021 at 13:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b629265-b48b-4a5d-a3e8-1c18148f6b8a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b629265-b48b-4a5d-a3e8-1c18148f6b8a
  8th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

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