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title: "NSIGN001-02D - CSF Lot 2 - Work Package 4 - Solution Design (Apr 2024 - Dec 2028)"
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# NSIGN001-02D - CSF Lot 2 - Work Package 4 - Solution Design (Apr 2024 - Dec 2028)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3f6f0d8e-ab77-4380-8ff2-30503c7638d7

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for Work Package 4: Solution Design under the NSIGN Programme. The contract involves understanding the global ship support market and opportunities for the Royal Navy. The contract's value is £1,000,000 GBP. The procurement stage was an open procedure above the threshold. The contract period runs from January 15, 2024, to December 29, 2028, with the tender closing on November 3, 2023. The buying organisation is the Ministry of Defence located in Bristol, England. The industry categories involved are repair and maintenance services of warships, shipping operations, and technical analysis or consultancy services.

This tender offers business growth opportunities to organisations with experience in the global ship support market, shipping management, maritime supply chains, and asset management. Businesses well-suited to compete include those with expertise in the specified industry categories. The contract period and value provide long-term business prospects and scope for strategic partnerships. Understanding the global ship support market and managing assets globally are key aspects that companies can contribute to the Royal Navy's objectives. The open procurement procedure ensures fair competition for businesses interested in this opportunity.

## Notice

Work Package 4: Solution Development (Contract Ref: NSIGN/001-02D) The objective of this work package is to understand the ship support market and infrastructure across the key operating areas for the NSIGN Programme. The Authority is seeking to understand the global ship support market and the opportunities for the Royal Navy to access it, identifying both unconstrained and constrained options. The Authority requires people/organisations with experience of the global ship support market, global shipping management, maritime supply chains, and/or in managing assets globally and at reach.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2dc804a-d2f0-4f30-99f5-e0127fa9dadd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 15 Jan 2024 - 29 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,029,850 |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | HOULDER; PA CONSULTING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 50640000 - Repair and maintenance services of warships
- 60640000 - Shipping operations
- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

## Release History

- 9 Jul 2024 at 12:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2dc804a-d2f0-4f30-99f5-e0127fa9dadd
- 1 May 2024 at 14:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b140bc70-e907-487b-a677-9d8b51225fb1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2dc804a-d2f0-4f30-99f5-e0127fa9dadd
  9th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b140bc70-e907-487b-a677-9d8b51225fb1
  1st May 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6657f421-44fe-4bd3-bf75-c165387ad86a
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/89ede4bb-0d63-465f-aaa0-5f177f5bddcf
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8a3c4f3a-7ad9-4b5f-8d31-26602411b169
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/576657f3-ff07-4966-9bab-78e779890e6e
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