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title: "Defence Marine Services - Next Generation (DMS-NG) REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) Market Engagement Round 3"
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# Defence Marine Services - Next Generation (DMS-NG) REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) Market Engagement Round 3

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2c52cd63-906b-4a61-b788-b937d5d30237

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is currently in the planning stage of the "Defence Marine Services - Next Generation (DMS-NG) REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) Market Engagement Round 3." This tender is centred around marine services related to defence, specifically encompassing contracts for In Port Marine Services, Out of Port Marine Services, Moorings and Navigation Markers, and Off-Shore Support to Military Training and Exercises. The engagement end date for this market exercise is set for 6th October 2021, and the procurement is categorised under the CPV codes for Ships and Boats. The location for the delivery of these services is Portsmouth, in the South East region of England, postal code PO1 3LU.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses to expand their operations within the defence sector. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be particularly well-suited to participate, given the nature of the services required. By engaging in this market exercise, firms can showcase their capabilities in marine services and potentially secure contracts that contribute to their growth and sustainability while supporting the UK's defence initiatives.

## Notice

Defence Marine Services - Next Generation (DMS-NG) Request For Information (RFI), Market Engagement Round 3, An information gathering exercise for the four contracts under the DMS-NG programme: - Contract 1 - In Port Marine Services. - Contract 2 - Out of Port Marine Services. - Contract 3 - Moorings and Navigation Markers. - Contract 4 - Off-Shore Support to Military Training and Exercises. Additional information: Defence Marine Services - Next Generation (DMS-NG) Request For Information (RFI), Market Engagement Round 3, an information gathering exercise for the four contracts under the DMS-NG programme: - Contract 1 - In Port Marine Services. - Contract 2 - Out of Port Marine Services. - Contract 3 - Moorings and Navigation Markers. - Contract 4 - Off-Shore Support to Military Training and Exercises.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01c57235-634c-43aa-9a1f-b911ce2b8dae |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 6 Oct 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| 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 3LU |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34510000 - Ships
- 34520000 - Boats

## Release History

- 15 Sep 2021 at 16:13 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01c57235-634c-43aa-9a1f-b911ce2b8dae
- 15 Sep 2021 at 15:56 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb123a47-37a9-4bba-a4c4-2233def01aa9
- 15 Sep 2021 at 15:44 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4c9e4dc-0747-4056-ac3d-9f6ec5337254

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01c57235-634c-43aa-9a1f-b911ce2b8dae
  15th September 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb123a47-37a9-4bba-a4c4-2233def01aa9
  15th September 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4c9e4dc-0747-4056-ac3d-9f6ec5337254
  15th September 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5c372bb9-c9e4-412c-b94f-fe4f36cf8c4b
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