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title: "The Future In Service Support for RFA Fort Austin, Fort Rosalie, Fort Victoria, Wave Knight, and Wave Ruler"
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# The Future In Service Support for RFA Fort Austin, Fort Rosalie, Fort Victoria, Wave Knight, and Wave Ruler

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2731e588-e4a7-498d-b35b-7ad8a004a8b5

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns the Ministry of Defence, which has initiated a tender titled "The Future In Service Support for RFA Fort Austin, Fort Rosalie, Fort Victoria, Wave Knight, and Wave Ruler." This tender is classified under the industry category of "Repair and maintenance services of ships" and involves a significant contract value of £357 million. The contract period commenced on 2nd October 2018 and will run until 31st March 2028, while the tender was awarded on the same date. The procurement method employed was a selective approach, specifically a competitive procedure with negotiation.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for large businesses, particularly those experienced in the maritime services sector. Companies specialising in ship repair and maintenance services would be well-suited to compete for this contract, as it encompasses support for multiple Royal Fleet Auxiliary vessels. Engaging in this process could lead to substantial growth, given the long contract duration and the value involved, thus promoting the capability development of firms within this industry.

## Notice

The Future In Service Support for RFA Fort Austin, Fort Rosalie, Fort Victoria, Wave Knight, and Wave Ruler

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea56636e-8742-4aa1-92d9-7724a08a70fa |
| 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 | £357,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £357,000,000 |
| 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 14:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea56636e-8742-4aa1-92d9-7724a08a70fa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea56636e-8742-4aa1-92d9-7724a08a70fa
  20th December 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/56d14147-cae5-47db-8717-037c49770a4a
  CSS0145 Contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7c201287-e457-4dfe-8a03-c5834b05fccc
  CSS0145 Procurement Timescales
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/df340bdf-e57d-4a17-9309-98ead91f8441
  CSS0145 Redacted Information

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