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title: "MSS/084 - Future Diesels"
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# MSS/084 - Future Diesels

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, SHIPS, MARITIME PLATFORM SYSTEMS (MPS)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-24d440b0-e48a-4fbf-80c3-e2bd8705df41

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "MSS/084 - Future Diesels" is being conducted by the Ministry of Defence, specifically the Ships, Maritime Platform Systems (MPS) department. This tender falls under the category of "goods" in the engines and engine parts industry for warships. The procurement is currently in the active stage, having been published on 9th November 2020, with a contract period commencing on 6th October 2020 and extending until 5th October 2025. Interested parties should be aware that the submissions for this project must be completed electronically via the AWARD portal, adhering to the necessary security protocols outlined by the contracting authority.

This tender offers an opportunity for businesses, especially those specialising in military technology and equipment, to engage in a significant contract valued at £48,146,000. Companies that manufacture engines or parts for military purposes, as well as those involved in logistics and support services relevant to this sector, would be particularly suited to compete. The emphasis on small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) indicates that there may be avenues for smaller firms to participate, contributing to their growth and expansion within the defence contracting landscape.

## Notice

Other additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.The Authority reserves the right to amend any condition related to security of information to reflect any changes in national law or government policy. If any contract documents are accompanied by instructions on safeguarding classified information (e.g. a Security Aspects Letter), the Authority reserves the right to amend the terms of these instructions to reflect any changes in national law or government policy, whether in respect of the applicable protective marking scheme, specific protective markings given, the aspects to which any protective marking applies, or otherwise. The link below to the Gov.uk website provides information on the Government Security Classification. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications Advertising Regime OJEU:- This contract opportunity is published in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU),the MoD Defence Contracts Bulletin and www.contracts.mod.uk The Authority is running this procurement using the ITN process as set out in Regulation 18 of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011. The PQQ has been published on the Defence Contracts Online (DCO) portal. All responses to the PQQ must be submitted electronically via the AWARD portal only. All communication with the Authority will be via the AWARD portal only. The response portals for the MSS-084 PQQ have now been sealed so that you are able to provide a response to the tender documents. Guidance on using the portal can be found by logging into AWARD, selecting the "Help" link at the top right of the page, selecting "Supplier's AWARD" from the list on the left hand column and the selecting "Using a Portal Project as a Supplier" option on the main page. This describes the use of AWARD from the supplier's point of view on a single Portal, multi-lot project. With this project there is a single portals for you to complete and there are no lots at this stage. If you have provided a response to the "Request For Information RFI-MSS-084" project within AWARD then access to the "MSS-084 PQQ" can be gained by using the same login details as have been used to respond to the "Request For Information RFI-MSS-084" project. The MSS/084 PQQ AWARD Publish Document tab contains the following documentation. * MSS-084 Questionnaire Supporting Information * 20181120-Lot 1_MSS 084 Statement of Support Requirements-Draft V5 * 20181120-Lot 2_MSS 084 Statement of Support Requirements-Draft V2 * 20181120-Lot 3_MSS 084 Statement of Support Requirements-Draft V2 * 20181120_Lot 1 Combined Item List * 20181120_Lot 2 Combined Item List * 20181120_Lot 3 Combined Item List Suppliers should familiarise themselves with Statement o 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,: Engines and engine parts for warships.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f610d1a-6cca-439d-a64d-67890858220a |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 5 Oct 2020 - 5 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £48,146,000 |
| 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, SHIPS, MARITIME PLATFORM SYSTEMS (MPS) |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35521100 - Engines and engine parts for warships

## Release History

- 9 Nov 2020 at 09:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f610d1a-6cca-439d-a64d-67890858220a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f610d1a-6cca-439d-a64d-67890858220a
  9th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications

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