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title: "Independent Commercial Ship Design and Support - Customer Friend."
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, SHIPS, OTHER"
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# Independent Commercial Ship Design and Support - Customer Friend.

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, SHIPS, OTHER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2832236f-6408-41c6-a8fe-2d4998d97bc5

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, specifically the Ships, Other branch located in Bristol, is currently overseeing a tender titled "Independent Commercial Ship Design and Support - Customer Friend." This procurement falls under the Engineering Design Services category and is being conducted through a selective procurement method, specifically a restricted procedure. The deadline for submitting tenders is set for 7 February 2017, with the contract scheduled to commence on 31 May 2017 and run until 30 May 2021. The estimated value of the contract is between £870,000 and £4,500,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in commercial ship design and support services, particularly those with expertise in the naval engineering sector. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, making this a valuable opportunity for innovative firms seeking to expand their portfolio in the defence industry. Engaging in this contract could enhance business credibility and open doors to further projects within government procurement.

## Notice

The MOD Type 31 Frigate Project Team is potentially seeking a Customer Friend to provide independent, specialist commercial experience of ship build and design. 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: Engineering design services.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed1c0e4b-321e-4f80-86eb-353f62c034c7 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 May 2017 - 30 May 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,500,000 |
| 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, OTHER |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71320000 - Engineering design services

## Release History

- 19 Jan 2017 at 09:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed1c0e4b-321e-4f80-86eb-353f62c034c7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed1c0e4b-321e-4f80-86eb-353f62c034c7
  19th January 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

## Provenance

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