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title: "The Future In Service Support for RFA Tideforce, Tidespring, Tiderace and Tidesurge"
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# The Future In Service Support for RFA Tideforce, Tidespring, Tiderace and Tidesurge

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-20ad6fb2-cf9d-4297-aa71-6c55c3beb887

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "The Future In Service Support for RFA Tideforce, Tidespring, Tiderace and Tidesurge" has been completed by the Ministry of Defence. This contract falls under the industry category of "Repair and maintenance services of ships," with a total value of £262,000,000. The contracting authority is located in Bristol, England, at the address Ash 2a, Abbey Wood MOD. The procurement method employed was selective, using a competitive procedure with negotiation that took place prior to the tender's closing date on 29 November 2016. The contract period is set to commence on 1 April 2019 and run until 31 March 2028.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in maritime support services, ship repair, and maintenance. Businesses capable of delivering large-scale operations and possessing a proven track record in similar sectors will be well-suited to compete for future contracts of this nature. The successful supplier, Cammell Laird Shiprepairers & Shipbuilders Limited, exemplifies the type of established company that can effectively fulfil the requirements outlined in the procurement process.

## Notice

The Future In Service Support for RFA Tideforce, Tidespring, Tiderace and Tidesurge

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c448b2da-0285-44e4-9cb8-b252c0a3787d |
| 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 | 20 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Nov 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £262,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £262,000,000 |
| 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 | 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 | CAMMELL LAIRD SHIPREPAIRERS & SHIPBUILDERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50241000 - Repair and maintenance services of ships

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2018 at 15:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c448b2da-0285-44e4-9cb8-b252c0a3787d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c448b2da-0285-44e4-9cb8-b252c0a3787d
  20th December 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6ff71000-64b8-41c9-b492-b20672546b95
  CSS0147 Contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/41f8c05c-9b74-4a1c-b31c-1c5dddbb0a35
  CSS0147 Procurement Timescales
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9d87996f-ebd8-454a-8937-b9fb14861341
  CSS0147 Redacted Information

## Provenance

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