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title: "MSS/119 - Spares Inclusive Upkeep (PAXMAN Diesel Engine Support Contract)"
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# MSS/119 - Spares Inclusive Upkeep (PAXMAN Diesel Engine Support Contract)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, SHIPS, MARITIME PLATFORM SYSTEMS (MPS)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-31c3bea9-c4dc-4a30-aa26-5bc9687fea1b

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, Ships, Maritime Platform Systems (MPS) in the UK is currently conducting a tender titled "MSS/119 - Spares Inclusive Upkeep (PAXMAN Diesel Engine Support Contract". This procurement falls under the services category with a focus on installation services of diesel engines. The procurement is at the Tender stage, with the deadline for submission due by 8 March 2021. The contract period is set to commence on 28 April 2022 and will extend until 27 April 2029, with an estimated value between £13 million and £18 million.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand in the defence and maritime sectors, particularly those that specialise in diesel engine supply, repair, or support services. Companies with experience in technical services or post-design support may find this tender especially relevant. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, fostering a diverse range of bids that could enhance service delivery within this critical support contract.

## Notice

Installation services of diesel engines. II.1.5) Short description of the contract or purchase(s): Engines and engine parts for warships. A sustainable support solution and through life support contract for the PAXMAN Diesel Engine. The PAXMAN Diesel Engine Support Contract (MSS/119) is a (5 + 2 years) Spares Inclusive Upkeep (SIU) contract in support of Marine Support Systems conducted in accordance with the competitive negotiated procedure under the Defence and Security Public Contract Regulations 2011 ('the Regulations'). This is to include: - supply and repair of PAXMAN diesel engines and diesel engine parts; - post design services - technical services - stock volume breaks and bulk buy options. Supplier note: a remote MSS/119 Market engagement Day using Microsoft Teams will be held on 9 February 2021 between 13.30-15.00 to provide further information and answer any questions ahead of the PQQ submission on 08 March 2021. Microsoft Teams meeting link will be issued through Award communication portal on 1 February 2021. 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: Installation services of diesel engines.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f48f4cc9-484b-4010-80df-63eefe16961f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 27 Apr 2022 - 27 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,000,000 |
| 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

- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 51142000 - Installation services of diesel engines

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2021 at 06:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f48f4cc9-484b-4010-80df-63eefe16961f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f48f4cc9-484b-4010-80df-63eefe16961f
  29th January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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