--- title: "MSS/078 - Sea Water Systems Equipment Support (Pumps)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1e1289df-1b0b-4a2d-9209-223d65ca3eba" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1e1289df-1b0b-4a2d-9209-223d65ca3eba" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1e1289df-1b0b-4a2d-9209-223d65ca3eba.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1e1289df-1b0b-4a2d-9209-223d65ca3eba.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, SHIPS, MARINE SYSTEMS SUPPORT (MSS)" published: "2020-10-30" --- # MSS/078 - Sea Water Systems Equipment Support (Pumps) Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, SHIPS, MARINE SYSTEMS SUPPORT (MSS) Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1e1289df-1b0b-4a2d-9209-223d65ca3eba [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1e1289df-1b0b-4a2d-9209-223d65ca3eba) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1e1289df-1b0b-4a2d-9209-223d65ca3eba.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence, Ships, Marine Systems Support (MSS) is conducting a procurement process for "MSS/078 - Sea Water Systems Equipment Support (Pumps)" in the services category, specifically for repair and maintenance services of pumps. The procurement is currently in the award stage, with the contract awarded to Devonport Royal Dockyard Limited. The contract, valued at approximately £49.4 million, will run from 1st October 2020 to 30th September 2027, and it will provide global support solutions for the Royal Navy and partnering nations, focusing on Sea Water Systems Equipment. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in marine support services, equipment maintenance, and technical support within the defence sector. Suppliers capable of providing asset availability solutions and engineering support, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), would be well-suited to compete for future contracts under this framework. Companies looking to expand their operations in the UK or engage with government contracts in the defence industry should consider this procurement as a strategic opportunity for growth. ## 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. The Contract will be awarded in accordance with the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations (DSPCR) 2011 as applicable. Interested bidders are invited to provide a response to the Dynamic Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (DPQQ) for this requirement. The requirement is to provide a managed support solution service to the Fleet including, but not limited to, the following activities: Equipment and spares availability with global reach in respect of the In-Fleet Sea Water Systems Master Equipment's, through procurement, repair, manufacture, overhaul and post design services, including, but not limited to: Non-First Level Service Pumps; First Level Pumps; Trident low Stock (TLS) Availability; Plan and Procure Depth and Forward Spares; Storage and Provision of A1 and A2 stock; Storage, Repair and Disposal of E0 stock; Obsolescence Management; Ensuring all demands are satisfied to meet specified availability targets; Provision of an agreed out of hours Stores Issuing service; Provide Technical support to the In-Fleet Sea Water Systems Master Equipment's including; Investigation and resolution of operational defect reports; Investigation and resolution of S2022 defect reports; Engineering Support Services; 24/7 365 Reach Back Technical Support; Collaborative working system (knowledge transfer, reduced failure); Collaborative working environment (electronic); Ad-Hoc maintenance and miscellaneous queries; Provision of Technical Assistance Agreements; Provision of out of scope activity; 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: Repair and maintenance services of pumps.'. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92315a3d-7bb8-4e9d-8d99-12caec484717 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Oct 2020 | | 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 | £100,000,000 | | 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, SHIPS, MARINE SYSTEMS SUPPORT (MSS) | | 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 | DEVONPORT ROYAL DOCKYARD | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50511000 - Repair and maintenance services of pumps ## Release History - 30 Oct 2020 at 11:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92315a3d-7bb8-4e9d-8d99-12caec484717 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92315a3d-7bb8-4e9d-8d99-12caec484717 30th October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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