--- title: "FOR THE PROVISION OF CONFIGURATION ACCOUNTING SERVICES FOR ROYAL NAVY (RN) AND ROYAL FLEET AUXILIARY (RFA) SURFACE SHIPS" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-45828bd2-017c-499b-a11d-37a4ee7631cd" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-45828bd2-017c-499b-a11d-37a4ee7631cd" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-45828bd2-017c-499b-a11d-37a4ee7631cd.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-45828bd2-017c-499b-a11d-37a4ee7631cd.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, SHIPS, WARSHIP SUPPORT" published: "2018-03-03" --- # FOR THE PROVISION OF CONFIGURATION ACCOUNTING SERVICES FOR ROYAL NAVY (RN) AND ROYAL FLEET AUXILIARY (RFA) SURFACE SHIPS Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, SHIPS, WARSHIP SUPPORT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-45828bd2-017c-499b-a11d-37a4ee7631cd [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-45828bd2-017c-499b-a11d-37a4ee7631cd) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-45828bd2-017c-499b-a11d-37a4ee7631cd.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence, Ships, Warship Support is seeking bids for the provision of configuration accounting services specifically for Royal Navy and Royal Fleet Auxiliary surface ships. This tender, titled "FOR THE PROVISION OF CONFIGURATION ACCOUNTING SERVICES FOR ROYAL NAVY (RN) AND ROYAL FLEET AUXILIARY (RFA) SURFACE SHIPS," falls under the services category, with a projected value between £7 million and £10 million. The procurement process, characterised as selective (restricted procedure), is currently in the Tender stage, and the deadline for submission is 9 April 2018. The services will be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom, with the contract set to commence on 1 December 2018 and last until 30 November 2022. This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in software configuration services, particularly those equipped to handle the specifics of configuration management in a maritime context. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as this contract could enhance their portfolios within the defence sector. Companies with experience in maintaining comprehensive data systems and adept in supplying electronic outputs compatible with Microsoft Office products would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. ## Notice This requirement is for the provision of configuration management services for RN and RFA surface ships using the Surface Ships Definition Database (SSDD). The Contractor shall operate the Master Record Data Centre (Ships) and be responsible for three major activities: a) To carry out Configuration Accounting as an integral part of Configuration Management for Royal Navy, Royal Fleet Auxiliary Surface Ships and a limited number of shore bases. b) To compile, record and maintain the Ship Fit Definition for the individual ship platforms and classes of platform of the Surface Fleet as listed in Appendix 001. c) To carry out all normal, day to day processes associated with operation of the SSDD Computer System, including the timely production and supply of outputs in electronic format, compatible with Microsoft Office suite of products. 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: Software configuration services.'. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc0b6607-1363-415f-93b3-06692d6e2341 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Mar 2018 | | Submission deadline | 9 Apr 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2018 - 30 Nov 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,000,000 | | 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, WARSHIP SUPPORT | | 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 - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72265000 - Software configuration services ## Release History - 3 Mar 2018 at 12:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc0b6607-1363-415f-93b3-06692d6e2341 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc0b6607-1363-415f-93b3-06692d6e2341 3rd March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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