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title: "Notice for transparency purposes only - Contract Award for Data Management for the Royal Fleet Auxiliary"
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# Notice for transparency purposes only - Contract Award for Data Management for the Royal Fleet Auxiliary

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-40565fdc-3ae9-4bff-a80c-c3be183c621c

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Contract Award for Data Management for the Royal Fleet Auxiliary." This procurement, categorised under the CPV code for repair and maintenance services of ships, is centred in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The award was made on 28 September 2017, following a selective procurement method, specifically a restricted procedure above the threshold. The contract period is set to commence on 1 October 2017 and will continue until 31 March 2022.

This opportunity is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in maintenance management systems and ship repair services. Businesses vying for contracts in this arena should ideally have experience in operating under the International Management Code for the Safe Operation of Ships, as compliance with ISM Code regulations is a crucial requirement of the contract. The contract value stands at £2,080,000, creating a significant potential for growth for qualified suppliers in the marine maintenance industry.

## Notice

This Notice is being published for Transparency Purposes only and is not an opportunity to express an interest in this Requirement. Repair and maintenance services of ships. RFA ships are operated and maintained under Classification Society and Flag State rules and regulations. Compliance with The International Management Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and for Pollution prevention (ISM code) is a statutory requirement. Under the ISM code ships must operate an accredited Maintenance Management System (MMS). The requirement is for the winning bidder to maintain and manage the Unit Maintenance Management System (UMMS), this system supports effective maintenance planning and recording. The work will also involve accessing Surface Ships Definition Database (SSDD) to obtain asset configuration information and also feedback asset information. The winning bidder will require access through the Restricted Lan Intranet (RLI) to complete the work as detailed above.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62e23e34-4918-4e61-b98b-16ede3a62625 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Sep 2017 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2017 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,080,000 |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | XPEDITE GROUP OF COMPANIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50241000 - Repair and maintenance services of ships

## Release History

- 28 Sep 2017 at 13:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62e23e34-4918-4e61-b98b-16ede3a62625

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62e23e34-4918-4e61-b98b-16ede3a62625
  28th September 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/46624b79-7442-4280-b612-55763b3dda1e
  CSS/0088 Contract Documentation

## Provenance

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