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title: "Workshops In-service Support Contract (WISSC)"
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published: "2020-05-23"
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# Workshops In-service Support Contract (WISSC)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DE&S MAT STRAT, OPERATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAMME (OIP)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2d63a9a9-aa6d-470f-8335-cf8c6f157aff

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence (MOD), specifically the DE&S Mat Strat Operational Infrastructure Programme (OIP), is initiating a procurement process for the Workshops In-service Support Contract (WISSC). This tender, valued at £49.5 million, falls under the category of repair and maintenance services for machinery. The procurement is currently in the active stage, with the tender period set to close on 31st October 2020. The services are to be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom, with a contract period running from 1st February 2021 to 1st January 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in repair and maintenance services. Businesses that can offer innovative solutions to streamline workshop equipment support would be particularly well-suited to compete. By consolidating contracts and seeking alternative service options, the MOD aims to engage suppliers who can provide efficiency and innovation, making this an attractive opportunity for contractors looking to expand their presence in the defence sector.

## Notice

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has a requirement to provide In-service support for workshop equipment. Currently, equipment is procured and supported using traditional mechanisms using a variety of small and medium sized contracts. The Authority would like to reduce the number of contracts and understand industry appetite to innovate and provide alternative options. 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: Repair and maintenance services of machinery.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d174726-01a6-4f85-8e9c-d3622483a355 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2021 - 1 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,500,000 |
| 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, DE&S MAT STRAT, OPERATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAMME (OIP) |
| 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

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50530000 - Repair and maintenance services of machinery

## Release History

- 23 May 2020 at 11:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d174726-01a6-4f85-8e9c-d3622483a355

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d174726-01a6-4f85-8e9c-d3622483a355
  23rd May 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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