--- title: "This Notice is being published for Transparency Purposes only and is not an opportunity to Express an Interest in this Requirement. Marine Support to Range Safety and Aircrew Training" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-249cc64f-f61a-4bb9-b815-f35a3ac812e8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-249cc64f-f61a-4bb9-b815-f35a3ac812e8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-249cc64f-f61a-4bb9-b815-f35a3ac812e8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-249cc64f-f61a-4bb9-b815-f35a3ac812e8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2017-02-28" --- # This Notice is being published for Transparency Purposes only and is not an opportunity to Express an Interest in this Requirement. Marine Support to Range Safety and Aircrew Training Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-249cc64f-f61a-4bb9-b815-f35a3ac812e8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-249cc64f-f61a-4bb9-b815-f35a3ac812e8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-249cc64f-f61a-4bb9-b815-f35a3ac812e8.json) ## Summary The procurement process is managed by the Ministry of Defence, and the tender titled "Marine Support to Range Safety and Aircrew Training" is classified under the industry category of marine-base support services. This process is currently at the active stage and has been published for transparency purposes. The tender period ended on 15th November 2016, with the contract period commencing on 1st April 2018 and concluding on 31st March 2023. The services are to be delivered primarily at various live firing ranges located around the UK coast, specifically in the East of England. This procurement provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in marine services, particularly those with expertise in range safety operations, aircrew training support, and marine logistics. Companies that specialise in providing safety craft, vessel winching platforms, ferry services, and marine target towing would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the scale and importance of the services required, this contract represents a substantial business opportunity, estimated at a total value of £44 million. ## Notice Range Safety and Aircrew Training - To provide Marine Support to a number of tri-service training serials at several locations around the UK coast. The To provide marine support to a number of tri-service training serials at several locations around the UK coast. The following are typical: Provision of a Range Safety Craft service on 7 live firing ranges at Hythe, Lydd, Lulworth, Straight Point, Castlemartin, Manorbier and Penally; Provision of a vessel winching platform for an RAF SAR training establishment, RNAS Yeovilton and a number of Joint Helicopter Force units; Provision of a ferry service and safety boat for aircrew sea survival drills for both the Survival, Evasion, Recovery and Extraction Training Centre at RAF St Mawgan and for tri-service refresher sea survival training undertaken by aircrew of operational and flying training units based around the UK; Provision of Marine Target Towing (MTT) for fast jet aircraft; Provision of craft in support of Navy Command Operational Sea Training. Additional information: This Notice is being published for Transparency Purposes only and is not an opportunity to Express an Interest in this Requirement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/266afead-8575-4c35-905d-b483a88a82e0 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not applicable | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Feb 2017 | | Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2016 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £44,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE | | Locality | PORTSMOUTH | | Post town | Portsmouth | | Postcode | PO1 3LT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth | | Local authority | Portsmouth | | Electoral ward | Charles Dickens | | Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 98362100 - Marine-base support services ## Release History - 28 Feb 2017 at 12:24 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/266afead-8575-4c35-905d-b483a88a82e0 - 28 Feb 2017 at 12:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/266afead-8575-4c35-905d-b483a88a82e0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/266afead-8575-4c35-905d-b483a88a82e0 28th February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/63ff61e1-6bda-4af1-82c2-013c7eb770f7 RSACT-Defform47 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/aa369127-c4ec-44bd-bb07-2be59dcbb1c6 RSACT Enc.1 - Contract Conditions T&C's - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8a1d9666-c23f-412a-87e1-14bc5a2e08e5 RSACT Enc.2 SOR - Contents Page - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ecb76314-1a5a-4ee8-a1d8-fde9b446fc5c RSACT Enc.2.1 - Section A - SOR - Introduction and General Principles - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0ecf19e7-63eb-49a6-947d-1eae3a338391 RSACT Enc.2.2 - Section B - SOR - Management Plans - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/49b9644b-2e90-437b-817d-5fc870d72766 RSACT Enc.2.3.1 - Section C1 - Helicopter Training - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8fbd4c2f-4088-44f1-8382-72d845e89f81 RSACT Enc.2.3.2 - Section C2 - Sea Survival Training - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/33dbcaec-600b-496e-af8b-226d70c2a8f7 RSACT Enc.2.3.3 - Section C3 - Marine Target Towing - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2378d621-36f1-4540-9f71-4e8ce2be2dcf RSACT Enc.2.3.4 - Section C4 - Range Clearance and Safety - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5d058c5a-8cf1-49ee-80a1-43085ee71432 RSACT Enc.2.3.5 - Section C5 - Marine Support to OST - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2be0285f-8d6c-42ea-b729-86c3e35a1f0c RSACT Enc.2.3.6 - Section C6 - Additional Services - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cae74008-f59d-4b34-9152-99d1d6be3c2e RSACT Enc.2.4 - Section D - SOR Authority Requirements for CM and Administration - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ffaecee6-c9ab-404d-8b97-839cb692c14b RSACT Enc.2.5 - Section E - SOR Contract Review - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5fabc51e-5f74-40a2-a4f3-28c2c7082c46 RSACT Enc.3 - Tenderers Insurance Requirements Response Table - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/aefb945f-1f1d-4be4-81ab-640ad01cecde RSACT Enc.4 - Defform 111 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3f4a6a84-015e-4b21-9d88-7f18a4c889b1 RSACT Enc.5 - Defform539a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/49ced19d-9bb4-4612-a44e-cda88d76f9ae RSACT Enc.6 - Defform 28 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a4098199-6e53-4edd-9534-81414de57922 RSACT Enc.9 - Vessel Inspection Arrangements - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a02d8334-afa1-4431-ae47-9bff87f64596 RSACT Enc.10 - Compliance Matrix Terms and Conditions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fa660b24-3759-420b-96fe-1f97c6900350 RSACT Enc.11 - Compliance Matrix - Technical - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6135f51e-666b-4383-b4fa-97dbaedb4241 RSACT Enc.12 - Submission Checklist - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a364eac8-5c54-493f-b777-e12482690ebc RSACT Enc.13 - Financial Model - Blank - Template - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/efa65435-e299-4953-a4b3-c6a3bc549619 RSACT Enc.14 - Guidance for completion of the Financial Model - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/58341dc9-b239-49d6-a5ff-1285876d98f7 RSACT Enc.15 - Technical Evaluation Criteria ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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