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title: "The Future In Service Support for RFA Argus, Lyme Bay, Mounts Bay, Cardigan Bay, and HMS Scott"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2018-12-20"
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# The Future In Service Support for RFA Argus, Lyme Bay, Mounts Bay, Cardigan Bay, and HMS Scott

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3b603b57-551e-4907-9c50-e92b481df8db

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## Summary

The MINISTRY OF DEFENCE has completed a procurement process titled “The Future In Service Support for RFA Argus, Lyme Bay, Mounts Bay, Cardigan Bay, and HMS Scott”. This tender, classified under CPV code 50241000 (Repair and maintenance services of ships), was facilitated through a selective procurement method, involving competitive negotiation above the threshold. The award, valued at £262,000,000, was made to A&P GROUP LIMITED on 2nd October 2018, with the contract period running from 1st April 2019 to 31st March 2028. The procurement process encompassed delivery to various locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories, while the tender period officially ended on 29th November 2016.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large-scale maritime service providers looking to expand their business. Companies specialising in repair and maintenance services, particularly those with capabilities in supporting naval operations, would be ideally suited to engage with the MINISTRY OF DEFENCE. With a substantial contract period and ongoing maintenance needs for maritime assets, suppliers positioned in the ship services industry can benefit from long-term partnerships and steady revenue streams through this procurement.

## Notice

The Future In Service Support for RFA Argus, Lyme Bay, Mounts Bay, Cardigan Bay, and HMS Scott

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5165dee-9fab-4b48-aa52-7af82acf1972 |
| 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 | £239,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £239,000,000 |
| 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 | A&P GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50241000 - Repair and maintenance services of ships

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2018 at 15:01 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5165dee-9fab-4b48-aa52-7af82acf1972
- 20 Dec 2018 at 14:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5165dee-9fab-4b48-aa52-7af82acf1972

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5165dee-9fab-4b48-aa52-7af82acf1972
  20th December 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a87959c7-cbff-4a01-9d7b-bc7489cb6d73
  CSS0146 Contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0aa56496-b8f9-4a5c-8e43-150dd6397b90
  CSS0146 Procurement Timescales
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/38a83430-52ff-4b6b-a0ce-ed17a06d5799
  CSS0147 Redacted Information

## Provenance

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